Spanish Governor's Palace

The Spanish Governor's Palace features ten rooms with masonry walls, stucco exterior, arched doorways, and a central courtyard containing a decorative fountain.

Constructed in 1749, this administrative center served as residence for presidio captains and later became the capitol of Spanish Texas in 1772.

The structure exhibits Spanish Colonial architectural elements, including a grand entrance with King Ferdinand VI's coat of arms carved in the keystone.

Located at 105 Plaza de Armas, the palace opens Tuesday through Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM, with admission fees ranging from 3 to 5 dollars.

The building remains the sole surviving structure from the original Presidio San Antonio de Béxar complex established in the 18th century.

Location: Texas

Location: San Antonio

Inception: 1749

Architectural style: Spanish Colonial architecture, Colonial Revival architecture

Part of: Presidio San Antonio de Bexar

Address: 105 Plaza de Armas

Website: https://spanishgovernorspalace.org

GPS coordinates: 29.42500,-98.49583

Latest update: May 14, 2025 03:02