Historic Forts
Visit Fort Matanzas, Castillo de San Marcos, and Fort Mose for a look back in time.
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St. Augustine’s Historic District is full of charm, dining, attractions, and shopping.
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The Cathedral Basilica, an impressive architectural wonder, is the home of the oldest Catholic Parish in the United States. Step inside the doors to see the beautiful stained glass windows and alter showing Saint Augustine alongside the risen Christ.
The Plaza de la Constitucion is bordered by Cathedral Place and King Street. Established in 1573, the Plaza square is named for its monument to the Spanish constitution of 1812, believed to be the only such monument of its kind in the world. Look for the imposing two-story Governor’s House Cultural Center and Museum, where the private courtyard was the residence for the governors of both Spain and England during the colonial centuries.
The cedar and cypress planks of this historical building are weathered by more than 200 years of history. Learn about how the schoolmaster and his wife lived above the classroom see some of the textbooks kids would have used centuries ago.
A few blocks away from St. George Street, visit the Oldest House, the oldest surviving Spanish Colonial dwelling in St. Augustine. Evidence exists that the house site has been occupied since the 1600s, the current house has been standing since the early 1700s. Don't miss the St. Augustine Surf Culture & History Museum housed in the Tovar House at the Oldest House Museum Complex.
Historic Forts
Visit Fort Matanzas, Castillo de San Marcos, and Fort Mose for a look back in time.
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Museums & Art Galleries
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You won’t find a more picturesque location in the historic district than the plaza of the Lightner Museum, which faces Flagler College. King Street separates these two historic buildings of Spanish Renaissance architecture. Both were built by Standard Oil Magnate Henry Flagler as luxury hotels in the Gilded Age.
Built as the Hotel Ponce de Leon in 1888, the building was considered one of the most exclusive resorts of its day. Take a tour to view 79 windows of Tiffany glass, hand-laid tiles, carved wood, gold-laced frescoes, and soaring ceilings.
Originally built as the Alcazar Hotel by Henry Flagler, this hotel offered many recreation options for guests including a bowling alley, sauna, grand ballroom, and the largest indoor swimming pool of its time. Today The Lightner Museum is home to an extensive collection of Gilded Age artifacts including fine and decorative art, Tiffany glass, musical instruments, and rare oddities.
Also located on King Street, this former grand Gilded Age home was built in 1883. The building is a 1/10th scale reproduction of a portion of the Alhambra Palace in Granada and today houses a collection of antiques, art, and curios.