The Alamo
The full name of the site was San Antonio de Valero Mission. It was build by the
Spanish in the 1700's for the education and conversion of local Native
Americans.
The full name of the site was San Antonio de Valero Mission. It was build by the
Spanish in the 1700's for the education and conversion of local Native
Americans.
The former church and fortress are now a museum. Many people mistakingly believe
that the church is the entire site called the Alamo. The mission originally
included a fortified wall and a complex of surrounding buildings.
The 1836 Battle of the Alamo was one of the pivotal battles between the forces
of the Republic of Texas and Mexico during the Texas Revolution.
The Alamo was the first in a chain of missions established nearby along the San
Antonio River. Several of these other missions have been preserved as part of
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
The comedy movie Viva Max! (which is set in the Alamo) caused controversy when
the Daughters of the Republic of Texas tried to prevent any filming of the
building for the movie.
The building can be built as a landmark in Sim City 4.
Location
San Antonio
Bexar County, Texas
USA
Getting There
The Alamo is located in downtown San Antonio, Texas, and is easily accessible by
public transportation. Visitors can take the VIA Metropolitan Transit bus to the
Alamo Plaza or the Downtown trolley. There are also several park-and-ride
locations throughout the city where visitors can park their cars and take a bus
to the Alamo. Additionally, the Alamo is within walking distance of several
other popular downtown San Antonio attractions, including the River Walk and the
Tower of the Americas.
Nearby Airports
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