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The Alamo

Description

Millions of people every year visit the 4.2 acre aggregate known around the world as "The Alamo." Most of them travel here to see the old mission where a small group of Texans held out for thirteen days against the Centralist army of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. Although the Alamo fell in the early morning of March 6, 1836, the collapse of the Alamo has began to mean bravery and sacrifice for the cause of Liberty. The memories of James Bowie, David Crockett, and William B. Travis are as strong and alive today as when the Texan Army under Sam Houston shouted "Remember the Alamo!" as it routed Santa Anna at the battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836. The Alamo has been controlled by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas since 1905. Situated on Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio, Texas, the Alamo depicts around 300 years of history. Three buildings - the Shrine, Long Barrack Museum and Gift Museum - hold exhibits on the Texas Revolution and Texas History. Tourists are welcome to walk through the magnificent Alamo Gardens. Just a short distance from the River Walk, the Alamo is a "must see" for all visitors of San Antonio.

Admission Fees

Admission is free!

Contacts

955 S. Alamo
San Antonio, Texas 78205
(210) 225-7363

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