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Drawbridge entrance to the Castillo de San Marcos

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

National Monument

Florida

$15

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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.

Activities

Junior Ranger ProgramLiving HistoryPark FilmHistoric Weapons Demonstration

Topics

Architecture and BuildingFortsHispanic American HeritageMaritimeMilitaryMonuments and MemorialsWars and ConflictsCoastal DefensesArtilleryColonial/European Contact Conflicts

Entrance fees

$15.00Entrance - Per Person

Hours

The Castillo de San Marcos is open to the public 7 days per week, except Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November) and Christmas Day (December 25). A maximum capacity of 100 visitors in the historic fort at any time will be in effect. 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. The park grounds are closed from midnight until 5:30 a.m.

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Conditions

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