Mission Concepcion | church, UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1730s construction, U.S. National Historic Landmark

 church, UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1730s construction, U.S. National Historic Landmark

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
807 Mission Road, San Antonio, Texas, 78210
www.nps.gov/saan/index.htm
www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/concepcion.htm

One of the most attractive of the San Antonio missions, the church at Concepcion looks essentially as it did more than 200 years ago, when it stood at the center of local religious activity. The mission was well known for its religious celebrations. Not visible today are the colorful geometric designs that originally covered the exterior surface of the mission. Inside, however, are original paintings of religious symbols and architectural designs.

The church at Mission Concepción celebrated the 250th anniversary of its dedication in 2005. This is the only mission church in San Antonio, Texas, that never lost its roof or walls to age or neglect. As a result, remnants of colorful frescos still remain.