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Spanish Governor's Palace
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#45 of 275 things to do in San Antonio
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Adobe building built in the mid-1700s for the Spanish presidio, now a major tourist attraction.
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TorontoDiver
Toronto59 contributions
One of the oldest "Keystones" you'll find in the USA over the entrance, dated 1749.
Oct 2023 • Family
This is one of the smaller attractions we visited and were not disappointed. It consists of 10 rooms, a terrace, and a garden. The layout is interesting. The facility grew from a one-room home in 1722 to the 10 rooms over the course of 200+ years, being added as needed during that time. It is one of the earliest buildings in the region still standing today. There are artifacts, paintings, and restoration notes spread around the different rooms, depicting life as it was in those days.
Written 24 October 2023
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StevenVA
Chesterfield, VA733 contributions
Interesting “Museum”
Sep 2023 • Friends
We visited the Spanish Governor’s Palace to enjoy some of the history of San Antonio. The house and terrace are well presented representations of the original residence. The tour is self guided and descriptive placards in each room give detailed descriptions.

Maximum price is only $5 per person, with discounts for seniors, military and children.
Written 28 September 2023
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AverageJoe55
Atlanta, GA429 contributions
Small but interesting
Mar 2023 • Couples
Stopped in on a Friday morning and the place wasn’t busy. The placards do a good job of sharing the history of the site. Parking is very limited.
Written 9 April 2023
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Frances F
Fort Myers Beach, FL35 contributions
Back in Time
Feb 2023 • Couples
Very well preserved home. Interesting with lots of history. Educational as far as Texan/Mexican and Spanish history is concerned in that area.
Written 30 March 2023
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Kate J
Missoula, MT352 contributions
Only if you have time
Feb 2023 • Couples
This is a re imagined version of the Spanish governors residence by an architect in the 1930s. The furnishings are from the period and the courtyard is pleasant. Hard to believe that in 2023 there is a statue of a conquistador outside the door.
Written 1 February 2023
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Landog
La Center, WA174 contributions
The outside was looking rough with all the work going on
Jan 2023 • Couples
Not very impressive. Lots of mess around the side and the back of the facility. $5 per person to visit. You can get into the Alamo for free! Not a very good value.
Written 7 January 2023
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AaronFWA
Angola, IN992 contributions
Surprisingly Interesting
Nov 2022
Beautiful interior and gardens..incredibly peaceful and historic..do not miss it..very pleasant caretaker was so proud of this sight..justifiably
Written 15 November 2022
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houstonnative47
74 contributions
Not a big deal
Apr 2022
We fought the downtown construction on our way to visit this site. We toured it on our own and while somewhat interesting, it wasn't that interesting to us.
Written 13 May 2022
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Victoria K
San Diego, CA284 contributions
An unexpected highlight in downtown
Feb 2022
By all means do the MExican market, then walk a block or two and visit the Governor's Palace. The history here sets the stage for the development of the city of San Antonio. I learned that 15 families from the Canary Islands were sent by the King to settle this area. This was the sight of the original Presidio (or fort) for the settlers. The home was started in the early 1700s, added onto gradually throughout the 1800s. We are fortunate the city stepped in and purchased it in the early 1900s and has restored the property. I think it was $3 for Seniors to visit. Takes maybe an hour. Then walk another block to the cathedral and you will have a nice day in San Antonio!
Written 24 February 2022
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ken j
Manalapan, NJ905 contributions
Interesting history
Oct 2021
We saw this on the way back from the Mexican Market square. This is small and can be covered in half an hour. Worth seeing, but not a knockout either.
Written 31 October 2021
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