The Alamo: the most famous landmark of Texan independence and history. The 1863 battle at the ruins of the 18th-century Spanish mission was a turning-point in garnering support for Texan independence from Mexico.
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| the Alamo |
We arrived in San Antonio in the early evening, checked in to the La Quinta, and headed directly to the Alamo, wanting to visit before the "Shrine of Texas Liberty" closed for the day.
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| sunny south Texas |
If you've never been to the Alamo before, you might find it a little underwhelming. It's small- a lot smaller than you might expect. It's just the sanctuary of a small, three-hundred year-old church after all. But it's not supposed to be visually impressive; it's about what it represents. The Alamo is a symbol that the Texans united behind, which eventually led to the formation of the Republic of Texas.
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| cactus |
No trip to San Antonio, or for that matter, Texas, would be complete without paying a visit to the Alamo.
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| at the end of a long day of adventure |
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