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Fort Matanzas National MonumentTidal creeks provide habitat for many salt marsh critters.
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Fort Matanzas National Monument
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The rounded garita is a common architectural element of Spanish colonial forts.  

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Did you know that a common architectural feature of Spanish forts throughout the Caribbean is the cylindrical, domed garita or sentry box which is usually located atop the walls or bastions at the corners. Ft Matanzas National Monument, Florida

Last Updated: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST