Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, St Augustine FL

The Castillo de San Marcos National Monument site includes a reconstructed section of the walled defense line surrounding the city of St. Augustine, Florida, in...
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The Castillo de San Marcos National Monument site includes a reconstructed section of the walled defense line surrounding the city of St. Augustine, Florida, incorporating the original city gate. The Castillo de San Marcos' architecture and detail are distinctive and unique. It is the oldest masonry and only surviving 17th century fort in North America.

The 300 years of the colonial era (c. 1500-1800) were ones of constant warfare. As European countries vied with each other for the economic wealth in the “New Worlds” they increasingly came into military conflict as well. Encounters starting in Europe, Africa, Asia or the Americas quickly escalated into international global warfare. The Castillo de San Marcos, though a remote outpost, weathered many attacks during these almost incessant colonial wars.

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Aperture f/10 ISO 100 Shutter 1/100 Focal Length 97/1

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Saint Augustine, Florida, US

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Aug, 2018

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Still want to visit here ! I watched a program about how St. Augustine fared after the last Hurricane about a month ago. At least I can visit there through you for now Kay. Such an old City !

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Thanks for the information along with this image , stopped off in St Augustine didn’t have long as I was on a coach tour leaving Georgia into Florida lovely area with lots of memories:-)