San Antonio Missions (World Heritage Site)
The San Antonio Missions are a World Heritage site located in and near San Antonio, Texas, United States. The World Heritage site consists of five mission sites, a historic ranch, and related properties. These outposts were established by Catholic religious orders to spread Christianity among the local natives. These missions formed part of a colonization system that stretched across the Spanish Southwest in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
| Location | San Antonio, Texas, United States of America |
| Includes | Five mission sites and a historic ranch |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii) |
| Reference | 1466 |
| Inscription | 2015 (39th session) |
| Area | 300.8 ha (743 acres) |
| Buffer zone | 2,068 ha (5,110 acres) |
They were inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2015. Their architectural designs combine Spanish and Coahuiltecan cultures, including Catholic symbols and indigenous designs.[1]
List of the sites
| Picture | ID[2] | Mission | Location in San Antonio | Coordinates | Property Area | Buffer Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1466-001 | Mission Espada | San Antonio Missions National Historical Park | 29°19′04″N 98°27′00″W | 94.7 ha (234 acres) | 2.068 ha (5.11 acres) |
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1466-002 | Mission San Juan Capistrano | San Antonio Missions National Historical Park | 29°19′58″N 98°27′19″W | 130.5 ha (322 acres) | None |
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1466-003 | Mission San José | San Antonio Missions National Historical Park | 29°21′44″N 98°28′47″W | 20.6 ha (51 acres) | None |
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1466-004 | Mission Concepción | San Antonio Missions National Historical Park | 29°23′25″N 98°29′30″W | 13.3 ha (33 acres) | None |
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1466-005 | Mission Valero (the Alamo) | Alamo Plaza Historic District | 29°25′33″N 98°29′10″W | 1.7 ha (4.2 acres) | None |
| 1466-006 | Rancho de las Cabras | Southeast of San Antonio near Floresville | 29°05′42″N 98°10′00″W | 40 ha (99 acres) | None |
See also
- San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
- List of World Heritage sites in the United States
- List of World Heritage sites in North America
- Spanish missions in the Americas
References
- "San Antonio Missions". UNESCO. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
- "San Antonio Missions : Multiple locations". UNESCO. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
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