America Begins Here

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.

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Things To Do

Review the menu of opportunities awaiting you.

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Operating Hours

Learn more about the Castillo's hours of operation.

Seawall on east side of the fort. Wall, palm trees, water, and sail boats in background.
Learn About the Park

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Castillo Videos

Explore the many stories of Castillo de San Marcos with these short videos.

Evening program in the courtyard by candlelight
Calendar of Events

Check out our calendar to learn more about upcoming special events.

Black & White image of Castillo's well in 1875
Photos & Multimedia

The interior well of Castillo de San Marcos in 1875-1878. And a room with windows in the South West corner.

Image of gun deck with cannons, bell tower, water, and palm trees.
Entrance Fees

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Wheel chair and service dog.
Accessibility

Learn more about accessibility at Castillo.

Field trip of students on gun deck near cannon and bell tower.
Education

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Park Mobile App

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Official Castillo de San Marcos Brochure

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Official Fort Matanzas Brochure

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

1 South Castillo Drive
Saint Augustine, FL 32084

Phone:

904 829-6506

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