San Antonio blends Spanish colonial history with a lively riverfront present. The Alamo stands in the heart of downtown as a mission and a symbol of Texas history, the River Walk winds below street level with restaurants, shops, and shaded paths along the San Antonio River, and the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park preserves four more colonial missions south of downtown. Market Square, known as El Mercado, is one of the largest Mexican markets in the country, San Fernando Cathedral anchors Main Plaza, and the Pearl District turns a former brewery complex into restaurants and gathering space.