- Type: Landmarks
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NileGuide Expert Says:
The Alamo is in the center of downtown San Antonio, so don't miss it. Be sure to attend one of the oral presentations given in the courtyard during the day. The storytelling will give you a good idea of what happened at this famous site.
Description:
- Originally the Mission San Antonio del Valero, the Alamo is by far the most famous historical site in Texas, playing a significant role in Texas' quest for independence from Mexico. Under the command of Col. William Travis, 189 Texan soldiers bravely defended this fort for 13 days before finally succumbing to Santa Anna's massive Mexican army in early 1836. The chapel and the Long Barrack are all that remain of the fort. Saved from civilian apathy by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, the mission is now a museum containing relics from the era. Texans take the Alamo very seriously. Silence, or at least a hushed tone of voice, is insisted upon both in the chapel and on the grounds. Narrated tours are available. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged.
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2010
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: (210) 225 1391
- fax: +1 210 229 1343
- send email
Address:
- 300 Alamo Plaza
- San Antonio, TX 78205
Neighborhood:
DowntownHours:
- 9a-5:30p Mon-Sat; 10a-5:30p Sun
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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