Florida - Castello de San Marcos National Monument

"America Begins Here - A monument not only of stone and mortar but of human determination and endurance, the Castillo de San Marcos symbolizes the clash between cultures which ultimately resulted in our uniquely unified nation. Still resonant with the struggles of an earlier time, these original walls provide tangible evidence of America’s grim but remarkable history." Source: US National Park Service

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Aerial view of Castillo de San Marcos. Thnanks to Sophia of Florida, USA.

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Castillo de San Marcos fort was built by the Spanish to protect St. Augustine from English expansion. Construction started in 1672 - making it the oldest masonry fortification in the United States. Thanks to Christina of USA.

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Fireworks over the night sky of Castillo de San Marcos in Saint Augustine, Florida, USA. Thanks to Van of Virginia, USA. A great addition to my postcard collection of fireworks.

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Castillo de San Marcos and the Bridge of Lions at night in St. Augustine, Florida - one of the oldest cities of USA. Thanks to Eve of Florida, USA.