Main Plaza, originally called Plaza de las Islas, appeared in the 1730 Plan for San Fernando de Bexar as a public space in front of the Cathedral from which the main arteries of the city would flow. Government, commerce, and social activities flourished in this traditional space. Today the historic Plaza is home to art and performances and provides a central space uniting the Cathedral, Courthouse, and San Antonio River. Photo courtesy of Centro San Antonio.
Main Plaza, originally called Plaza de las Islas, appeared in the 1730 Plan for San Fernando de Bexar as a public space in front of the Cathedral from which the main arteries of the city would flow. Government, commerce, and social activities flourished in this traditional space. Today the historic Plaza is home to art and performances and provides a central space uniting the Cathedral, Courthouse, and San Antonio River. Photo courtesy of Centro San Antonio.