We invite you to visit the town of St. Augustine (or, as it is otherwise called, St. Augustine), located in Florida.
Today it is the oldest surviving European city in the United States. Saint Augustine was founded by the Spaniards in the 16th century (1565).
The city is interesting for its architectural monuments: the history of many of its buildings goes back hundreds of years!
For 200 years after its founding, St. Augustine was repeatedly the site of battles between the Spanish (who originally owned it) and the British and French (who were trying to strengthen their position on the newly discovered continent). Fort San Marcos became especially famous. Today it is the oldest fortress in the United States made of stone. The city belonged to the Spaniards until 1821, that is, until Florida officially joined the United States.
An excursion to St. Augustine will allow you to feel the historical spirit of the city. You can admire its narrow and very picturesque streets, cobblestone roads, shell rock houses and stone buildings built 2-3 centuries ago.
During the trip we will visit Castille de Saint Marcos - an ancient Spanish fort that has been perfectly preserved to this day. Its walls are still strong and reliable: a thickness of 4 m and a height of 10 m would allow them to repel a sudden enemy attack even now. After visiting the fortress located in Matanzas Bay, you will get acquainted with one of the most interesting Spanish fortifications on the American continent.
A visit to St. Augustine must include a tour of the oldest buildings made of wood and stone that have survived in America today. Each of them has a long history (built around the 17th and 18th centuries).
The list of interesting places in the city that we will also visit at your request: Lightner Museum, Spanish Quarter Village (a famous quarter of Spain) and Flagler College.
A trip to St. Augustine is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating history of US colonization.
Sightseeing tour