Church
Mission San Francisco De La Espada Catholic Church
9 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Morgan & Gabriele
May 19, 2013
Another beautiful mission, dating back to 1690. The church was completed in 1756.
Jordan
January 25, 2018
One of the Missions, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Aleksandra
September 8, 2022
This was the first mission in Texas, founded in 1690 as San Francisco de los Tejas near present-day Weches, Texas. In 1731, the mission was transferred to the San Antonio River area and renamed Mission San Francisco de la Espada. A friary was built in 1745, and the church was completed in 1756.
Rachel
September 10, 2015
The farthest south of the amazing missions
Anne
June 2, 2021
Historic mission. UNESCO World Heritage Site
Unique things to do nearby
Location
10040 Espada Rd
San Antonio, TX
Southside