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Castillo de San Marcos National MonumentMassive iron cannon peer menacingly through the embrasures on the Castillo's south curtain.
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Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Plan Your Visit

Unique among National Parks, the Castillo de San Marcos embodies nearly 450 years of history and culture that can not be fully experienced in a single visit. A little planning ahead will help make the most of your time with us.

We encourage you to explore our website and discover those areas and activities that interest you the most. The site provides both basic information and background studies that can help you plan a successful visit to the Castillo.

When planning your visit, please keep in mind the average visitor spends between one and two hours at the Park.

 
The watchtowers of the Castillo de San Marcos stand sentinel over the town of St. Augustine  

Did You Know?
Fort Marion (aka Castillo de San Marcos) was designated as a National Monument by President Calvin Coolidge on October 15, 1924. The same stroke of the pen created four other National Monuments including the Statue of Liberty. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Florida

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Last Updated: December 18, 2008 at 12:05 EST