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National Monument

Castillo de San Marcos

Drawbridge entrance to the Castillo de San Marcos
Crossing a dry moat, this drawbridge was the only way into the Castillo. NPS Photo

Overview

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.

State: FL9048296506

Hours

  • Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Monday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Fees & Passes

  • Entrance - Per Person:  15.00

    The Castillo de San Marcos is considered to be a "walk-in" park. The entrance fee applies to each individual. Tickets are not transferable and cannot be given to other guests. Adults (Age 16 and above) entrance is $15.00 and valid for 7 consecutive days. Children (age 15 and under) are admitted free of charge but must be accompanied by an adult.

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More Images

Drawbridge entrance to the Castillo de San Marcos
Drawbridge entrance to the Castillo de San Marcos
Furnace for heating cannon balls
Furnace for heating cannon balls
Four black iron cannon mounted on carriages line the walls of the Castillo.
Four black iron cannon mounted on carriages line the walls of the Castillo.
Re-enactors of the first Spanish period cover their ears while firing a cannon.
Re-enactors of the first Spanish period cover their ears while firing a cannon.
Aerial view of the Castillo and the city of St. Augustine
Aerial view of the Castillo and the city of St. Augustine