Mission San Jose

Founded in 1720, Mission San Jose is the largest of the missions that make up the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. This mission, which is sometimes referred to as the Queen of the Missions, is located on the bank of the San Antonio river. During its heyday, San Jose Mission housed approximately 350 Indian neophytes. One of the mission’s best known features is its very ornate Rose Window, which many consider to be one of the best examples of baroque architecture in the United States. Mission San Jose is still an active parish, and visitors can attend mass at this beautifully restored church on Sundays.