La Villita Historic Arts Village, San Antonio (must see)
La Villita Historic Arts Village is the very heart of San Antonio. Originally created to house Alamo soldiers, today La Villita is home to various artisan shops and galleries located right off the River Walk. The district is a pleasure for sightseeing and shopping, as many of La Villita’s 20-something shops selling handmade jewelry, sculpture, art and books occupy the 19th-century Hispanic buildings, carefully maintained and restored. The district's best known landmark is the Little Church of La Villita – a Neo-gothic structure built in 1879. Within the eye shot of the village there is the Arneson River Theater, built in 1939. The venue is best known for its outdoor performances, where the river separates the stage from the audience. Another landmark of La Villita is the Villita Assembly Hall – a multi-purpose venue used for concerts, art shows and other events. Built in 1959, its construction represents a round building with a curious roof that has a big picture of a flower on top.
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Sight Name: La Villita Historic Arts Village
Sight Location: San Antonio, USA (See walking tours in San Antonio)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: San Antonio, USA (See walking tours in San Antonio)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles