Coral Castle, Stone sculpture garden in Homestead, United States
Description
Coral Castle is a sculpture garden made of coral limestone in Homestead, Florida, composed of more than 1000 tons of hand-shaped stone. Walls, furniture pieces, and astronomical objects are cut from massive blocks weighing several tons each, all shaped without modern machinery.
History
Edward Leedskalnin, an immigrant from Latvia, built the complex between 1923 and 1951 working alone with hand tools and no technical assistance. In 1936 he moved the entire structure from Florida City to its present location in Homestead.
Culture
The site draws visitors interested in handmade craftsmanship and independent building methods, and many people see it as a tribute to determination and resourcefulness. The place is often treated as a source of inspiration where people reflect on what one person can create through patience and labor.
Practical
The site lies south of Miami on Route 1 in Homestead and opens daily, with guided tours available through the grounds. The place is best explored on foot, and visitors should allow enough time to examine the individual sculptures and structures closely.
Did you know?
A gate weighing nine tons can be opened with a light push of the fingers because it rests perfectly balanced on a metal shaft. The construction remained functional for decades without maintenance until the shaft eventually needed to be replaced.
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