Saint Augustine
Saint Augustine is a destination in United States of America featured on Vestigia's cultural landmark map and wiki. Browse notable points of interest below, explore nearby cities, and use our interactive map to plan visits across the region.
Notable POIs in Saint Augustine
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Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
POIThe first Spanish settlement in America, as well as the site of the "Fountain of Youth," which was sought by Ponce de Leon.
St. Augustine Lighthouse
POIThe site of Florida's oldest lighthouse, also housing a maritime museum.
Castillo de San Marcos
POIOldest masonry fort in the United States, surviving a 17th century British invasion.
Ponce de Leon Hotel
POIOne of the earliest major buildings constructed with poured concrete using the coquina-based mix, and as a flagship Gilded Age resort that helped establish St. Augustine as a center of Florida’s early tourism industry.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
POICathedral that is the seat of the Catholic Bishop of St. Augustine, also the oldest Christian congregation in the contiguous United States.
Fort Matanzas
POISpanish coastal fortification built to guard the southern approach to St. Augustine, illustrating Spain’s colonial military strategy and its long contest with Britain for control of Florida.
St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum
POIMuseum home to the largest and most authentic collection of pirate artifacts ever displayed under one roof.
Medieval Torture Museum
POILargest interactive torture museum in the United States, displaying a private collection of torture, execution, and restraint devices.