Castillo de San Marcos
This
photo from the Plaza de Armas or courtyard shows the north and part of the west
curtain. At left is a former “arms room”, now the theater, and the blue door to
the right of it is the “new” powder magazine. The rooms along the north wall
are, from left to right, the “British Room” (once part of a subsidy supply
room), another part of the original supply room, the Chapel of St. Mark, and
the accountant’s quarters.
Fountain of Youth
I
love the new Spanish mission replica at the Fountain of Youth, which was
created to resemble an original structure built in 1587. Unfortunately, when I
visited last year, it wasn’t open to the public. (I believe there had been some
kind of roof damage). This photo was taken in 2014. The roughhewn benches give
a feel for the enterprising spirit of the times. The staircase to the choir
loft was my favorite part of the mission, though the ambiance of the place was
quite nice in general. Can’t wait to go back!
(c) 2015 St. Augustine Fridays
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