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Castillo de San Marcos National MonumentThe southeast bastion of the Castillo reveals some of the original white plaster which covered the fort.
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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.

 

Modern Sailboats still utilize the Gulf Stream Currents  

Did You Know?
The Gulf Stream's current moves between 30 and 85 million cubic feet of water per second, stronger than any other current on earth and greater than all the streams and rivers in the world combined! Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Florida

Last Updated: September 22, 2006 at 15:16 EST