Experts' Choice Award Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
8 expert reviews
“The fort is the oldest and largest stone fort in the continental United States, built by the Spanish during 1672-1695 with blocks of coquina.”
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Fodor's "Completed by the Spaniards in 1695 (English pirates were handy with a torch back then), and it looks every day of its three centuries." Full review
Frommer's "Should you ever wish to build an authentic fort, take notes at Castillo de San Marcos." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Imposing 17th-century fort that makes a good jumping-off point for a walking tour of St. Augustine's 144-block historic downtown." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Today it ranks among the best-preserved examples of Spanish Colonial fortifications in the New World. " Full review
Afar Magazine "The Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest masonry fort in the United States. It's definitely an important historical site worth seeing." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is a treasure trove of Spanish colonial history"
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Travel + Leisure "Walking its streets and majestic fort, the Castillo de San Marcos, with the family feels like strolling through a living history lesson that’s never boring"
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