Villa Zorayda Museum
On the National Register of Historic Places it was built in 1883 as the winter residence of Franklin Smith utilizing his method of construction of poured concrete and crushed coquina shell. It is built 1/10th the scale of a section of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain.
83 King St St. Augustine , FL 32084 United States
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Fascinating Moorish-style museum that was once the private home of an architect and then a club. Well worth the price of admission.
So interesting. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time (over an hour!) because the recorded tour is very interesting.
Can't even take photos and they are so up tight and strict about everything. There's so many signs telling you not to touch to the point where it's cluttered.
I haven't seen it yet but I look forward to seeing its 1/10 model of the Alhambra!
A house full of treasures.
Really nice architecture .
Ridiculously tacky that they have books that were published AFTER anyone was using this building and that they decorated for Halloween .
Don't go here if you have a mold allergy.
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During the Summer, bring water and come early if you don't care for the heat. A hat is a good idea too! - Candice Lambert
Spanish Military Hospital is awesome! We learned so much - wonderful guided tour. :) - David Underwood
Lots of history. Take your time and enjoy. - Jim B
The tour and tasting was great -- highly recommend going when the weather's nice and live jazz is on the patio. - Christine Frost
Wonderful historic place. Very informative and good for everyone to learn history. Kid and military are free to enter - Atchaya Kornpaoachintawee
Category Arts and Entertainment » Museum » History Museum
Place United States » Florida » Saint Johns County » St. Augustine » Lincolnville