Also established in 1731, it is the favorite of many students and popular
with photographers. Not built originally to be a church, the building has an
unusual doorway with a "broken" arch. Ruins of walls that once surrounded the
mission compound; foundations of a granary; and "baluarte," a fortified tower,
can still be seen. Near the mission is an aqueduct over Piedras Creek, part of
the mission's irrigation system built in the 1740s. The system includes a dam on
San Antonio River and "acequia," irrigation ditch, still in use after more than
250 years. The aqueduct is a National Historic Landmark. 10040 Espada Road.
210/627-2021.
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
