Coral Castle – an Amazing Experience
If you’re in Miami, you may find yourself with way too much to do. You might find yourself leaving your hotel really early in the morning and not getting back until late at night. In fact, you may be so busy that it seems like you never get a moment to just stop and enjoy the view. If you’re looking for a place to visit that allows you to slow down and take a leisurely stroll, you may want to visit Coral Castle.
Coral Castle features over 1,100 tons of different coral, all carved into amazing shapes and sculptures. The castle, also known as Rock Gate, is located a bit south of Miami proper where most hotels in Miami are found, giving you a chance to get out of the busy downtown part of the city.
Coral Castle was built entirely by hand by Ed Leedskalnin over nearly 30 years. He began in the 1950s, and he was incredibly secretive with his project. He built the castle as a tribute to his lost love, Agnes. The two were to be married, but Agnes cancelled the wedding the day before it was to occur. Leedskalnin was heartbroken, and to get over his loss, he began carving coral. Because he refused to let anyone see what he was carving and because it’s incredible that so slight a man as Leedskalnin could move such huge blocks of coral, rumours that Coral Castle was created using paranormal powers circulated for some time after it was opened.
While it may sound odd that someone would spend years carving coral in remembrance of their past love, Leedskalnin’s creations are amazing. You can take a 30-minute audio tour of the castle, or you can simply wander the grounds on your own. Coral Castle is open seven days a week, with extended hours on Friday and Saturday. If you have purchased a Go Miami Card, admission is free.
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