Castillo De San Marcos

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Castillo De San Marcos


The oldest masonry fort within the United States, the Castillo De San Marcos National Monument was originally one part of a city-sprawling architectural system, including a wall that surrounded the city of St. Augustine. According to the official site, the star-like shape of the building was the result of a 15th century ideology that combined the warfare technology of the time with architectural design, using the pointed corners as a place to "effectively mount cannons to repel any attackers." Today, though some of the building is restored, it still quite the sight to behold for locals and day-tripping tourists alike.

Discover St. Augustine

As (technically) one of the oldest cities in the United States, St. Augustine's rich history in inescapable to anyone passing through. Renowned for its Spanish architecture from colonies past and defined for its variety of wildlife, this slide of Floridian heaven is a mere hour or two's drive from Orlando, Jacksonville, Gainesville, and Daytona Beach.

As if the location wasn't enough of a draw, Travel Savvy recently spoke with native Angie Zok to get the full scoop on the best things to do in St. Augustine Florida, including the best sights, restaurants, and shopping destinations nearby Crescent, Viano, and St. Augustine beaches.


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