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Located in the heart of San Antonio, the Alamo tells the story of Texas Independence as part of its rich and diverse 300-year history to over 1.6 million visitors every year and is the #1 most visited destination in the State of Texas.
Learn about the Alamo's history, artifacts, tours, events and more. See the Alamo Church, the Cenotaph, the Phil Collins Collection and the statues of heroes.
The Battle of the Alamo (February 23 – March 6, 1836) was a pivotal event and military engagement in the Texas Revolution. Following a 13-day siege, Mexican troops under President General Antonio López de Santa Anna reclaimed the Alamo Mission near San Antonio de Béxar (modern-day San Antonio, Texas, United States), killing most of the occupants.
Alamo, 18th-century Franciscan mission in San Antonio, Texas, U.S., that was the site of a historic resistance effort by a small group of determined fighters for Texan independence (1836) from Mexico.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
4 de mar. de 2010 · Learn about the 1836 siege of the Alamo, a former mission in San Antonio, Texas, where 200 Texans fought and died against 6,000 Mexicans. Find out how the Alamo became a symbol of Texas independence and a rallying cry in the Mexican-American War.
- Missy Sullivan
- 3 min
Uncover 300 years of history at the Alamo, an awe-inspiring story that’s more intriguing than you might imagine. Established in 1718 as Mission San Antonio de Valero, the former mission now known as the Alamo has been a crossroads of history.
The Battle of the Alamo occurred from February 23 to March 6, 1836, in San Antonio, Texas. It ended in a decisive victory for Mexico over Texas.
