Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

National Monument Florida
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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.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

St. Augustine has a semi-tropical climate with over 300 days of sunshine each year. Summers (May-September) are hot, bright, and humid with afternoon thunderstorms common. Temperatures range from the lower 70s to the mid 90s F. Spring (March-mid-May) and Autumn (October-late November) can be pleasant with temperatures ranging from the upper 50s into the 80s F. The Winter months (December-March) are usually dry. Temperatures can be cool ranging from the upper 30s through the 60sF.

Address

11 South Castillo Drive, Saint Augustine, FL 32084

Activities & Topics

Living History Historic Weapons Demonstration Junior Ranger Program Park Film Architecture and Building Forts Hispanic American Heritage Maritime Coastal Defenses Military Artillery Monuments and Memorials Wars and Conflicts Colonial/European Contact Conflicts

Operating Hours

wednesday

9

monday

9

thursday

9

sunday

9

tuesday

9

friday

9

saturday

9

Location

Coordinates: 29.89785701, -81.31217173

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