The Spanish Governor's Palace is a National Historic Landmark in the city of San Antonio in the U.S. state of Texas. Built in the first half of the 18th century, it was originally intended to protect the nearby San Antonio de Valero Mission (the Alamo) and the growing colony. It is considered the sole remaining example of an aristocratic early Spanish house in Texas. The National Geographic Society has called the landmark 'the most beautiful building in San Antonio.(...)(from Wikipedia)