Online Video Tour of Mission San Juan, San Antonio, Texas

Online video tour of Mission San Juan, San Antonio, Texas

One of four historic missions in San Antonio, a free tourist attraction

If you've ever been to San Antonio, free tourist attractions are always around the next corner. From the Riverwalk to the old Spanish missions, San Antonio has something for everyone! See mission San Juan in this virtual video tour!

As you go thru this list of videos, be sure to watch them in order. Some videos pick up right where the previous one left off. For best results, I suggest that you open the next video in another tab and let it "catch up" to itself. That way, when you're ready to watch the next San Juan video, it will be cued up and waiting for you!

The old Spanish missions in San Antonio are free and open to the public year-round. So, if you should travel to San Antonio, be sure to take a tour! Expect to spend all day viewing the missions. There are five in total, including the Alamo.

San Antonio also has some great restaurants near the missions. One of the best, and biggest, Golden Corral buffet restaurants is located right across the street from the second San Antonio mission along Mission Road.

But then again, if you can't travel to San Antonio, then take a look at these videos for the next-best-thing to touring the missions in person!

This list includes all of the San Juan mission videos, starting from our approach to the property and ending as we leave. Watching them in order, as listed here, will be to your advantage. Also, if you'd like to see the other missions, go to my contributor's profile and search for "mission, san antonio" videos. I took numerous videos and pictures of all of the missions!

Without further delay, here is the list of San Juan Mission videos. Enjoy!

1.Driving Up to Mission San Juan, First View and First Observations

www.associatedcontent.com/video/732330/driving_up_to_mission_san_juan_first.html

There's nothing like a first impression, and Mission San Juan certainly makes a good one for first-time visitors. What appears to be a run of the mill historic site quickly transforms into a shrine with many wonders to explore!

2. Front Entrance, Official Name Placard and Back Gate of Mission San Juan

As we approach the entrance to Mission San Juan, it quickly becomes obvious that what appears to be the "back" gate is actually the front, and vice versa. Was this an attempt to confuse would-be raiders? A free tourist destination, San Antonio.

www.associatedcontent.com/video/732328/front_entrance_official_name_placard.html

3. Video of the Gatekeeper's Quarters at Mission San Juan

What would it be like to be the official gatekeeper of a huge Spanish mission? Would you be to blame if, and when, a raid occurred? Explore the old Mission San Juan grounds with us, including the gatekeeper's quarters, and decide for yourself!

www.associatedcontent.com/video/732326/video_of_the_gatekeepers_quarters_at.html

4. A Small Visitors Center and Museum at Mission San Juan

During spring break, 2010, we visited many tourist destinations in San Antonio, including the old missions. In this video, we take in the offerings at Mission San Juan's small visitors center and museum, which houses many artifacts.

www.associatedcontent.com/video/732324/a_small_visitors_center_and_museum.html

5. Roman Script in the Walls? Mission San Juan

During our Spring 2010 visit to the old Spanish missions of San Antonio, we toured historic San Juan Mission. During our tour, we discovered what appeared to be old Roman numerals and Roman script chiseled into the masonry. Was it real?

www.associatedcontent.com/video/732322/roman_script_in_the_walls_mission_san.html

6. Exploration of Old Carvings in the Walls at Mission San Juan

Our visit to Mission San Juan was more than we ever imagined. Looking at the old ruins, we discover numerous carvings in the masonry. We seek shelter from the rain under a mission awning.

www.associatedcontent.com/video/732320/exploration_of_old_carvings_in_the.html

7. Structural Damage at Mission San Juan - A Person Praying in the Sanctuary

Approaching the church of Mission Jan Juan, we notice massive structural damage in parts of the cathedral. We walk into sanctuary, discover that someone is praying at the altar. We leave quietly in respect of the praying party.

www.associatedcontent.com/video/732318/structural_damage_at_mission_san_juan.html

8. Roman Numerals at a Mission for Indians: Were They Necessary? Mission San Juan

As we explore the Mission San Juan historic site, we notice some Roman numerals along the walkway and wonder what they mean, then look at old houses on the property. One of San Antonio's most popular tourist destinations. Free!

www.associatedcontent.com/video/732316/roman_numerals_at_a_mission_for_indians.html

9. We Discover an Unmarked Cemetery at Mission San Juan, San Antonio

The old Catholic missions are a popular tourist destination. Despite their historic and religious values, thousands of visitors flock there year-round. In this video, we come across an old forgotten cemetery, with numerous unknown deceased.

www.associatedcontent.com/video/732314/we_discover_an_unmarked_cemetery_at.html

10. Panoramic View of the Entire Mission San Juan Historic Site, Including the Cathedral

As we continue our tour of the old Mission San Juan site, I stop for just a moment to film the entire grounds. This video will show you an enjoyable, panoramic view of the whole historic site, including the cathedral, gardens, and grounds.

www.associatedcontent.com/video/732310/panoramic_view_of_the_entire_mission.html

11. It's Never Too Late to Pay Your Respects to the Deceased: Mission San Juan

Join us as we pay our respects to the deceased, visiting an unmarked, nearly forgotten cemetery at Mission San Juan in San Antonio, Texas. The mission is one of four old Catholic missions, not including the Alamo, that are free and open to all.

www.associatedcontent.com/video/732308/its_never_too_late_to_pay_your_respects.html

12. What Remains and What Has Been Destroyed at Mission San Juan?

In this video of Mission San Juan, we engage in a comparison debate about still existing structures, look over original mission property maps, and pinpoint specific places of interest.

www.associatedcontent.com/video/732306/what_remains_and_what_has_been_destroyed.html

UNFORTUNATELY A FEW VIDEOS BECAME ENCRYPTED BEFORE I COULD POST THEM, INCLUDING SOME BEAUTIFUL ONES OF THE CHAPEL. HOWEVER, I DO HAVE A RATHER LARGE SLIDE SHOW OF THE PROPERTY THAT YOU CAN SEE, IF YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED. PLEASE COME BACK LATER, AS I HAVE NOT YET POSTED THIS SLIDE SHOW.

IN THE MEANTIME, IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO TRAVEL TO SAN ANTONIO, THE AWESOME GOLDEN CORRAL IS LOCATED NEAR SAN JUAN MISSION. PRICES ARE REASONABLE, AND THE FOOD WAS THE BEST I'VE EVER HAD AT A BUFFET RESTAURANT. JUST SAYING...