Home to beautiful beaches and the oldest city in the country, Florida’s ‘First Coast’ is popular destination. I’ve curated photos from a recent trip to Jacksonville and Saint Augustine into this latest in a series of posts I’m calling ‘My Instagram Top 10.’

10. Skyline along St. Johns River

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View of downtown Jacksonville, Florida from the banks of the St. Johns River.

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9. Standing sentinel by the Matanzas

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Standing sentinel at the Matanzas Inlet, Castillo de San Marcos has protected the city of Saint Augustine since 1695. It’s the oldest masonry fort in the U.S.

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8. Oldest Catholic church parish in U.S.

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The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, completed in 1797, is the oldest Roman Catholic Church parish in America.

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7. A monument to opulence

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Looking up at the rotunda at Flagler College, formerly the Ponce de Leon Hotel.

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6. Spanish renaissance architecture

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Beautiful day in America’s oldest city!

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5. Exploring the island

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Big Talbot Island State Park in northeast Florida.

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4. Breathtaking seaside sunset

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What a view. Gorgeous sunset from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

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3. Castillo de San Marcos

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Castillo de San Marcos in Saint Augustine Florida was protected by a sometimes dry moat.

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2. A guiding light

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1874 St. Augustine Lighthouse.

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1. Old building, new use

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The Alcazar Hotel was opened as a companion to the Ponce de León in 1888. Its facade was modeled after a Moorish palace in southern Spain. It was restored and later became Saint Augustine City Hall in 1973.

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You can find many more photos of interesting places and faces on my Instagram page at www.instagram.com/laneluckie . Consider giving me a follow to stay in touch!

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