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1 South Castillo Drive
St. Augustine, FL 32084
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+1 904 829 6506
- http://www.nps.gov/casa/
- Mon to Sun from 08:45 AM to 05:15 PM
Step back in time as you visit the oldest remaining European fortification in the nation. Castillo de San Marcos dates back to 1672 and is a fine example of military architecture from the Spanish empire. It served as a prison for a short time and was declared a national monument in 1924. Immerse yourself in history during one of the fort's historic reenactments, living history events, or spooky torchlight tours at night. The fort's original cannons are periodically fired during the summer months.
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The history of this amazing fort is eloquently written by Peter M. so I am just going to continue with how amazing it is. Of course being lured with the...
Try to pick a cool day to visit this place! As interesting as it is, all that masonry heats up in the relentless Florida sun and there's no snack bar to...
Started by the Spanish in 1672, to protect their interests in the New World, the Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest masonry fort in North America. It...
Trekaroo Reviews
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The colonial fort dominates the entrance to St. Augustine’s celebrated historic district. In early times it was the entrance, and its walls com...
Amazing!
We spent a week in Florida this past spring, and set aside one day to visit historic St. Augustine. I was most impressed with the ...
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“it's definitely a "must see"”
My husband and I loved it. Like most of St. Augustine, the fort has so much history, at times it felt like you were there in the past) This wou...
“Fun & Interesting”
Definitely worth seeing. If possible, plan your visit to coincide with one of the cannon demonstrations (just weekends, I think) which are very...
“Much Better than I Thought it Would Be!”
I have to admit, the thought to visiting an old fort wasn't too appealing to me; however, I have to say that this was much better than I antici...
“Awesome - be sure to check it out!”
My husband and I loved touring the Castillo de San Marcos! Expect to be there awhile - I figured on about an hour, as we're usually pretty quic...
“Must See”
For six dollars per adult you can tour at your own pace and take in as much, or as little, as you like. The views from the bastions are breatht...
“Don't miss seeing this attraction”
If you're ever in the Jacksonville, Florida area, it's worth the time to take the short drive south to Saint Agustine to see this place. I coul...
Yahoo Travel Reviews
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Gotta' visit here.
If you don't visit any other place in St. Augustine, visit this one. Very good bargain and lots of history. Be sure to take the ghost walk an...
Amazing Historic Spotlight!
I highly recommend visiting the Fort. It is fun for the whole family not to mention affordable. They have self-guided tours even into the what ...
Great History Lesson
We really enjoyed the fort! Alot of history there. It was really fun to learn some of the things. Friendly staff and very reasonable prices.
Taking my new wife to visit
What an incredible place! Last time i was there, i was just 8 years old. At 26, i'm just now getting to go back (and taking my new wife for a r...
BEST place to stay in the old city
Everything about this place is FIRST rate!!! The rooms are SO comfortable! The breakfasts are to die for and to evening social hour is GREAT! D...
Wonderful Place With A Lot of History
I love this place, there is something always going on here and there really is alot to learn. One of the oldest forts in the US it will take y...
CitySearch Reviews
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Castillo de San Marcos by Erin H. at InsiderPages
Castillo de San Marcos (St. Mark's Castle) is an original old Spanish fort in St. Augustine, FL. It is open to the public. They still have many...
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