Authentic Historical Experiences by the Dozen
Avilés Street
The oldest public street in the country,
dating back to 1570, was originally called
Hospital Street because of the Spanish
military hospital there.
Plaza de la Constitución
Established in 1573, the beautiful town
square is named for its monument to the
Spanish constitution of 1812, which is
believed to be the only remaining such
monument in the world.
Gonzalez-Alvarez House
Castillo de San Marcos
Castillo de San Marcos
Mission Nombre de Dios
Completed by the Spanish in 1695 to
protect their treasure fleets from the English
and pirates, it’s the oldest masonry Fort
in the U.S. and a national monument and
national park.
The first Holy Mass was led by Father Francisco Lopez here in 1565. The mission was
also the home to the first Catholic parish in
what would become the United States.
Lightner Museum
The home of Spanish soldier Tomas
Gonzalez built in 1702, the house is a mix of
early Spanish architecture and English influences made dur