Castillo de San Marcos - U.S. National Park Service
Dec 23, 2022 · Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United States and interprets more than 450 years of cultural intersections.
Coquina - The Rock that Saved St Augustine - Castillo de San …
Mar 19, 2018 · Who would think that a fort made out of seashells would last three days under cannon fire? But the Castillo de San Marcos, made of local coquina stone, did just that. What exactly is this strange rock? How was it formed, and where did it come from? And how did this rock shape the history of St. Augustine? How Coquina is Formed
Who Built the Castillo? - Castillo de San Marcos National …
Castillo de San Marcos is a reflection of the diverse peoples who toiled together to construct a never-defeated fortress. Today, visitors and community members alike help carry on the tradition of protecting the city's history and celebrating our own diversity. Last updated: June 26, 2023.
Architecture & Construction - Castillo de San Marcos National …
Oct 22, 2023 · The Castillo de San Marcos fits all of those definitions in one way, or at one time, or another. It is most definitely a large, fortified building that provided a retreat safe against invasion for the people of St. Augustine; at one time, it housed over 1,500 people for 51 days while the English laid siege!
Virtual Tour - Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (U.S.
May 19, 2023 · Welcome to the Virtual Tour for the Castillo de San Marco National Monument in St. Augustine, Florida, brought to you through a collaborative research grant with the University of South Florida Libraries and the National Park Service.
Fees & Passes - Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (U.S.
Mar 21, 2024 · The Castillo de San Marcos is considered to be a "walk-in" park. The entrance fee applies to each individual. Tickets are not transferable and cannot be given to other guests. Adults (Age 16 and above) entrance is $15.00 and valid for 7 consecutive days. Children (age 15 and under) are admitted free of charge but must be accompanied by an adult.
Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas National Monuments …
The oldest masonry fortification remaining in the continental United States, Castillo de San Marcos formed the core of a system of defenses built to protect St. Augustine, Florida, which was the first permanent European settlement in the continental United States.
Operating Hours & Seasons - Castillo de San Marcos National …
Apr 27, 2023 · The Castillo de San Marcos is open to the public seven days per week except Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November) and Christmas Day (December 25). First admission is at 9:00 a.m. and last admission is at 5:00 p.m. The Castillo closes and visitors must exit at 5:15 p.m.
Self-Guided Walking Tour - Castillo de San Marcos National …
Feb 6, 2022 · Your tour begins in the Sally Port, the entrance of the fortress. This was the only way in or out of the Castillo. Here you can see the large drawbridge and the portcullis, the heavy sliding door. Between these two wooden barriers, the strength of the Castillo is apparent.
Things To Do - Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (U.S.
Dec 23, 2022 · Explore the Fortress. Walk through the fort's casements and take in the exhibits you'll find there. Available brochures and maps will guide you around the site. To access the self-guided tour on your device, download Castillo's park app on Android and iOS.