St Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine is an authentic city that’s rich in history. The location was established back in 1565 and is an essential part of Spanish history in the Sunshine State. Its architecture reflects that tenfold. It’s located a mere 30 minutes away from Jacksonville.
But you’ll feel as though you’re a million miles away from the urban terrains of Florida’s largest metropolitan region. Surrounded by an old-world atmosphere and historic attractions, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into Spain in St. Augustine.
The Spanish founded the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in North America after explorer Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles arrived on its shores and named it after the Roman saint Augustine.
Many original structures still stand and can be seen today, like the historical city gate, Castillo de San Marcos, and the Plaza de la Constitucion.
