Coral Castle

About

Nestled between the Florida Keys and Miami is an astounding monument to one man’s determination. Often referred to as America’s Stonehenge, Coral Castle has baffled scientists, engineers and scholars since its opening in 1923.

Story

Top ranked by TripAdvisor / Yelp! Ed Leedskalnin secretly built Coral Castle at night; excavating, carving, and moving 1,100 Tons of coral rock. Since 1923 Scientists, Engineers, and Scholars continue to be mystified. The methods Ed used to create this architectural feat remain unanswered to this day. See a hand-carved 9-ton gate, a Polaris telescope, the world’s only Sundial with seasons. Referred to as a Modern Megalith, Coral Castle is compared to the ancient megalith’s of the Egyptian pyramids, Stonehenge, and is considered by many to be one of the Wonders of the World. Experience the Coral Castle with our continuous live tours. Our guides will share the “Love Story”, the History, the Science, and experience how some of Ed’s items work; even after 92 years! Seen on the History Channel, Travel Channel, Discovery Channel, Ancient Aliens, Univision, BBC, and much more! Billy Idol wrote the famous song he continues to sing in concert today called: "Sweet Sixteen". There is a fantastic short movie about the greatest mysteries of Coral Castle and it's creator and builder; Edward Leedskalnin. Enjoy the delicious delights at the Coral Castle Café.