why was san antonio de padua built
Answered by The Community. Making the world better, one answer at a time. One reason San Antonio De Padua was built is because if they built places and settled there, the other countries can't take the land away from Spain. It's no wonder why people love this city with a Mexican flare. 2  The city has much to offer throughout the year. 3  Amusemeâ¦. 4  A Brief Introduction to the San Antonio De Padua Mission in California California has a long history of missions.