The Alamo is San Antonio's most famous preserved Roman Catholic mission, open to the public today as a living history site and museum. The mission was originally established as Mission San Antonio de Valero in 1744 and operated for over seven decades until its conversion into a Spanish military fortress in 1793. It is best known as the location of the famed Battle of the Alamo, which led to the deaths of as many as 600 Texas revolutionaries and eventually precipitated the state's successful secession. Since 1895, the site has been open to the public as one of Texas' top tourist destinations, attracting more than four million visitors each year.
Visitors can explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site living history complex for free, including its preserved iconic chapel and its Long Barracks building, which holds a museum showcasing artifacts from the Texas Revolution. Daily historical programming include question-and-answer history talks, living history demonstrations, and audio and docent-led tours.
300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, Texas 78205, Phone: 210-225-1391
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