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This Castle In Florida Made Entirely Of Coral Is Beyond Miraculous

By Marisa Roman | Published January 09, 2018

One of the most wonderful coral structures in the entire country calls Florida home, and we’re lucky to have it. Not only is the Coral Castle a structural achievement worth bragging about, but there is also a historical mystery that surrounds the incredible castle. See for yourself what make this sculptural feat so darn miraculous.

Some might call the Coral Castle in Florida a work of pure enchantment.

A most unusual structure carved out of 1,100 tons of coral rock to this day is shrouded in mystery.

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Over 60 years ago, Ed Leedskalnin carved the Coral Castle in Florida hidden under the darkness of night—and nobody knows how he did it.

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So, you may be thinking—what’s the big deal? People carve things like this every day.

But Coral Castle was built back when modern architecture wasn’t yet invented, and did we mention that Ed used nothing but homemade tools to create this masterpiece?

Ed claimed to have known the secrets of the pyramids, but never actually shared his process with anyone before he died.

Today, guests can wander through the remains of the castle and marvel over the structural significance and how a man could take 28 years to carve and craft a Coral Castle.

There are little slices of wonderment scattered throughout the property, which consequently are almost jaw-dropping for some.

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Most noteworthy is the Polaris Telescope Ed built, which aligns with "True North" and twice a year celebrates the Equinox with scientific accuracy.

In addition, people have traveled from all over the globe to witness the miracle that this complete coral structure encompasses.

See for yourself why Coral Castle in Florida is both a work of sheer passion and a coral treasure built to perfection.

Somethings just can’t be explained and are better seen in person. Take a look for yourself what Coral Castle has to offer by using the address below:

28655 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, Florida

Otherwise, if you’re looking for other things to peruse in Florida, check out these 10 Weird And Wonderful Tourist Traps In Florida That Actually Live Up To The Hype.

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