Castillo de San Marcos Audio Guide
Explore Castillo de San Marcos with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is a large masonry fort built by the Spanish in the 17th century. Located in St. Augustine, Florida, it served as a vital defensive outpost and is now preserved as a historic site and history museum.
What you will hear
The Sally Port and Drawbridge
The only entrance to the fortress, featuring the heavy defensive gates and the Spanish royal identity.
The Main Drawbridge
Walk across the drawbridge toward the Sally Port, the only way into this impenetrable stronghold, designed to keep the most determined attackers at bay.
Plaza de Armas
The central courtyard that served as a refuge for the entire population of St. Augustine during major sieges.
The Central Plaza
Step into the Plaza de Armas, the open courtyard that served as the beating heart of the fortress during peace and a refuge during war.
Map of the 1702 Siege
This strategic map reveals how the fort’s location and impenetrable walls forced the British to retreat in one of the city's most desperate hours.
The Prison and Native American History
A somber look at the fort's 19th-century role as a military prison for Native American leaders and tribes.
The Prison Door
The heavy door marked 'Carcel' signals a shift in the fort's history, from a defensive stronghold to a place of incarceration under United States rule.
Captured Native Americans
This somber history of incarceration includes the imprisonment of Seminole leaders, highlighting the fort's role in the conflicts of the 19th century.
Want to hear the rest?
Download the Stanza app to unlock all 19 stops and full GPS-guided navigation.
Get the App