A masterfully preserved 17th-century Spanish stone fortress overlooking Matanzas Bay, offering cannon demonstrations and panoramic views of the Atlantic coast. This National Monument stands as the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States, bringing centuries of colonial military history to vivid life.

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Cobblestones & Coquina: Three Slow Days in America's Oldest City

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