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Castroville
from relocation guide
Wilkome! Safely nestled within the elbow of the meandering,emerald-green Medina River, the quaint village of Castrovilleboasts a history as rich and wide as Texas itself. Founded in 1844 by the famous empresario, Henri Castro, Castroville rests peacefully off stage of San Antonio just 15 miles towardthe sunset. Affectionately known as “The Little Alsace of Texas” this truly Texas town has coming led its Alsatian heritage of yesteryear with the flare of the American ruralwest. Always welcoming to visitors, it is a perfect get away for anyone looking for either a day trip or a multi-nightexcursion. Castroville offers cozy accommodations, fine dining, unique shops, museums, recreational spaces and beautiful parks encouraging visitors to feel right at home.
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Castroville is meant to be indulged slowly at your own leisurely pace. Slip on your walking shoes, follow the signs,and take a selfguided walking tour featuring over 60 historic dwellings from the mid 19th century. It’s truly a step back intime as you encounter Alsatian-style cottages and architecture of that era.
Castroville is home to one of the oldest structures in Texas, the Steinbach House. This house, originally built in the 1600s in Wahlbach, France, was relocated and restored in Castroville as a gift to the city from the people of Alsace. Beautifully decorated in period pieces donated by numerousAlsatian friends, it’s a definite site to see and must stop in Castroville.
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