We rode our cruiser bicycles to another mission named Mission Concepcion. The mission is named in honor of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception and Juan de Acuna, the marques de Casafuerte. The Marques was Viceroy of New Spain ( Mexico) when the mission transferred to the San Antonio River area in 1731.
The church of Mission Concepción is an excellent example of Spanish Colonial architecture. A variety of features were incorporated into the construction of this and other existing mission churches in the park. Intricate Renaissance and Moorish details complement Romanesque forms and gothic arches. It is a cruciform (cross-shaped) building of limestone. The roof is vaulted with a dome, with which recent research is suggesting a deliberate placement of windows to illuminate the two side altars on specific feast days. Twin bell towers may have been topped by crosses similar to those in place today. Colorful Moorish designs mix with images showing both Native American and Spanish Catholic influences. (http://www.nps.gov/saan/historyculture/conc_history1.htm)
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