Castillo De San Marcos

One South Castillo Drive, St Augustine, FL 32084
 
 
 
 
 
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The oldest masonry fort in the continental United States, this fort was built by the Spanish between 1672 and 1695 and served primarily as an outpost of the Spanish Empire who guarded St. Augustine. Museum exhibits... More »
The oldest masonry fort in the continental United States, this fort was built by the Spanish between 1672 and 1695 and served primarily as an outpost of the Spanish Empire who guarded St. Augustine. Museum exhibits are maintained within the rooms of the Castillo and ranger programs are available.
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Contact: 904-829-6506
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30 reviews for Castillo De San Marcos
Interesting Place
By Louie, 03/10/09
The place itself is very interesting in regards to the architecture and history of it. Some of the staff was not that pleasant but most were ok. I would recommend visiting the Castillo to all.
 
 
 
 
 
0 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Gotta' visit here.
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 09/13/08
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 and learn about the execution wall! It will make your hair stand on end.
 
 
 
 
 
4 of 5 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Amazing Historic Spotlight!
By LisaH, 07/07/08
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 we like to call dungeons and they shoot off cannons with you being allowed to see them up-close as well. The scenery from the Fort makes for the best picnis also. I also highly recommend visiting the Fort on the 4th of July. Me and my family went this year and thought it was amazing. In my opinion I thought it was better than Walt Disney Worlds.
 
 
 
 
 
6 of 6 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Great History Lesson
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 04/20/08
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.
 
 
 
 
 
1 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Taking my new wife to visit
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 01/21/08
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 romantic vacation there). I can't wait!
 
 
 
 
 
0 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
BEST place to stay in the old city
By susan, 09/12/07
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! Don't pass this one up.
 
 
 
 
 
2 of 11 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Wonderful Place With A Lot of History
By Jackie, 07/10/07
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 your breath away! The price of the ticket is well worth it and is good for 7 days so you don't have to miss a thing. Sunset here is just wonderful what a site! Kids of all ages love this place.
 
 
 
 
 
3 of 3 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Cannon blast was cool!
By Melissa, 06/25/07
This monument does a canon firing on the weekends and it is so cool! Find a spot early where no one can get in front of you and get ready for a histroy lesson that is fun. There is a lot of walking involved at this fort, and lot of sun in the summer, so take your sunglasses. The gift shop has some cool stuff that is not too overpriced. Not a place for real little kids as the staff constantly reminds you not to touch the walls or climb or sit on them. Cool place to learn about some history and take cool pictures. Not expensive to get in, either, and the tickets last for a week so you can go back.
 
 
 
 
 
1 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Best of St. Augustine
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 06/23/07
This is one of the best, if not THE best of the sites in St. Augustine. We last visited on a day that had more than the usual amount of reenactors and it really added to the experience. There were both cannon and musket demostrations that were very interesting. In many ways, you cannot beat our National Park Service. Highly recommend this for new and repeat visitors. It seems of equal interest to young and old alike.
 
 
 
 
 
1 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
loved it!!!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 06/14/07
this place is great!! got a couple of pics that will flip you out! very interesting place if you believe in ghosts! WE PLAN ON GOING BACK THIS JULY. I THINK THIS FORT HAS MANY SPIRITS LURKING AROUND AS IT SHOULD BECAUSE OF ITS HISTORY!
 
 
 
 
 
1 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
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