San Fernando Cathedral
Cathedral · San Antonio

San Fernando Cathedral

Photo: Daniel Schwen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

San Fernando Cathedral is an active parish church founded in 1731. It features Spanish colonial architecture and a historic crypt. Look for the 18th-century stonework and the annual Good Friday procession.

On day 5 of Austin, San Antonio and Houston in 7 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Free admission.
Time needed
30 to 60 minutes.
Best time
Weekday mornings.
Getting there
Short walk from the River Walk or VIA trolley stop.

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San Fernando Cathedral questions

Is San Fernando Cathedral open daily?

The cathedral is open daily for visitors and services.

Can visitors attend mass at the cathedral?

Regular masses are held and open to the public.

What is the marble tomb near the entrance?

A marble casket near the entrance is said to hold remains of Alamo defenders, a claim historians debate.

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