Sights of St. Augustine

By Kailyn Caldeo | Photography | Jan 21, 2026

A view of St. George Street in St. Augustine, lined with numerous historic buildings and shops. 

The St. Augustine City Gate, which was built in 1808 to as a line of defense, serves as an entry point to St. George Street and a tourist attraction. 

A view of Castillo de San Marcos, built between 1672 and 1695, considered the oldest masonry fort in the United States. 

Flagler College, established in 1968 to teach liberal arts, was initially a hotel called Hotel Ponce de León, founded in 1888 by Henry Flagler. 

Lightner Museum of Hobbies in St. Augustine, established in 1943 and later reopened in 1948, houses a unique collection dedicated to handicrafts and collecting.