Excursion tour in San Antonio. Top architecture - monuments, castles, temples and palaces

» The Tower of the Americas is a skyscraper and a true symbol of San Antonio.
»  The building is 230 m high. It is the highest construction in San Antonio.
»  In the tower, there are a restaurant and two observation platform. You can reach them by one of the three exterior lifts.
»  The restaurant in the tower is unusual because it constantly rotates. It has a breathtaking panoramic view of the city.
»  The 30-meter spire on the roof of the skyscraper is used for TV and radio broadcasts.

» San Fernando Cathedral was founded in 1731. Nowadays, it is the oldest continuously functioning religious community in the state of Texas.
»  It can be said that it is the most significant church in San Antonio. It is not only the geographical, but also cultural center of the city.
»  San Fernando Cathedral is visited by many worshipers and tourists. The church attracts them with their beauty and magnificence.
»  Churchmen are renowned for their hospitality. Everyone who comes here for help gets it. At the cathedral, there is also a Catholic mission and a Sunday school.
»  Here, you can also see memorial plates dedicated to defenders of the Alamo Fortress. In the sarcophagus at the cathedral, their remains found here during archaeological excavations are kept.

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Facts: » Arneson River Theater is located in the historic center of the city on the namesake embankment.
»  Here, you can watch theatrical performances in the open air.
»  Spectators sit right on the stairs covered with grass.
»  Near the theatre, there is the stone Rosita's Bridge that is often used during performances.
»  Today, the Arneson River Theater is visited by thousands of tourists. Here, you can listen to folk music, visit different concerts, take part in games, dance, and watch an opera performance.

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Facts: » The Bexar County Probate Court attracts many tourists with its architectural style. This building was built in the city center in 1896 by the project of James Gordon.
»  The building of the court is an architectural monument in San Antonio. It had a red facade built in the Roman style.
»  In 1999, the construction was reconstructed for the last time, due to which the city authorities have managed to maintain its pristine magnificence.
»  Two square towers of different heights are decorated with multiple balustrades and relief columns. The building has high rectangular windows along its entire perimeter.
»  At the upper level, there is a beautiful balcony decorated with lots of molded items and relief pictures.
»  You can visit the court building only with a tour group and by appointment.