The history of San Antonio is richer than what many people realize. The Alamo is often considered the main landmark.
Still, the city has been a fusion of Mexican customs, German settlement, Spanish colonial era, and the Wild West for nearly 300 years, which is a blend of cultures. These vestiges tell an elaborate tale of events that are usually overlooked by history books.
Most visitors spend an hour at the Alamo and think they’ve seen historic San Antonio, but they’re missing out on some truly fascinating places. Here is a list of 20 historic sites beyond the Alamo that show you what this city is really about.
San Fernando Cathedral
One of the oldest cathedrals still in operation in the US, it has been guarding San Antonio since 1731. Although the building underwent significant renovations in the 1860s, if you know where to look, you can still see some of the original stone structure…