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St. Augustine, Florida Walking Tour Guide. Discover the History Behind the Sights.
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U.S. Walking Tours. Guides to America’s Great Cities. by Great City Walking Tours
Episode notes
Welcome to this audio walking tour of St. Augustine, the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the contiguous United States! In this episode, we take you on a 1.5-mile circular journey through the historic heart of the city, exploring centuries of Spanish, British, and American history.
Episode Highlights:
- Castillo de San Marcos National Monument: We begin our tour at the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States. Built out of coquina limestone by the Spanish in the 17th century, it offers incredible views of the Matanzas River.
- The Old City Gates & St. George Street: We walk through the iconic white pillars that once served as the only entrance through the city's defense line. From there, we stroll down the famous pedestrian-only ...
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