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Fort Matanzas National MonumentFort Matanzas guarded the backdoor to St. Augustine.
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Fort Matanzas National Monument
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The rounded garita is a common architectural element of Spanish colonial forts.  

Did You Know?
Did you know that a common architectural feature of Spanish forts throughout the Caribbean is the cylindrical, domed garita or sentry box which is usually located atop the walls or bastions at the corners. Ft Matanzas National Monument, Florida

Last Updated: February 08, 2008 at 14:41 EST