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Castillo de San Marcos

1 S Castillo Dr, Saint Augustine, FL 32084
904-829-6506
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Type: Historic Sites, Monuments/ Statues
Activities: Getting married
Traveller Description: Even a non-history buff will be totally impressed after seeing this and will want to learn more! Definitely see this!!! Not only is this an historic... more »
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Cumming, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

If you are in St. Augustine, this is definitely a must-see attraction even if you are not a history buff. My recommendation is to attend the "talk" so that a park ranger can explain the history of the attraction to you. You will learn so much more about the attraction than reading the pamphlet that they hand you at the... More

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Birmingham, Alabama
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Had fun touring fort. Only issue I had with the tour is it is self guided and you have to read every display. No guides provided by National Park.

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See 9 more reviews by Rob H for Saint Augustine
Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

I had never to been to a fort before so to see this one was incredible. The stories were very interesting and it was great to learn a little bit more about our wonderful state.

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Bolzano, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Really a must when you're in St. Augustine. Interestung display of the various historical periods. From the top Beautiful viwe of Matanzas Bay.

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Huntington Beach, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

This is a great place to visit and see what life must have been like then for the soldiers and how they defended the area from this vantage point.

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Lees Summit, Missouri, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

This was the first time our kids had been here. They loved it, despite the rain and wind. I think they felt like explorers and it peaked their curiosity to learn more about this area when they got back home. Even had me order some books about the fort.

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See 2 more reviews by Heather F for Saint Augustine
Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

I suppose that kids and military types might be more interested in the Castillo than some others but this is an interesting piece of American history. Ponce de Leon was visiting here way back in 1513 and the Spanish founded St. Augustine in the 1560s. The fort is not that old but was built many decades before the Spanish turned... More

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Hollywood, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

It's a really nice place to visit! The area is so tranquil, and you can stop and sit and watch the water from the rooftop, take beautiful pictures, and learn A LOT all at the same time! Definitely worth stopping in to see!

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Otis, Oregon, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

One of the most amazing parts of this towns history. It is a must see and they even fire off cannons! Great view of the town from the top. Lots of reading and walking so be prepared.

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Northern California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

What's not to like about an old fort. This national park has metered parking. The guides are dressed in period costumes. Check out the firing of the cannon display.

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