Coral Castle

Coral Castle, near Homestead, Florida, is a sculpture garden made of about 1,100 short tons (roughly 1,000 metric tons) of oolite limestone, built almost single-handedly over more than 28 years by Latvian-born Edward Leedskalnin (1887 to 1951). He began around 1923 in Florida City; around 1936 he had the whole site moved about 16 km (10 miles) north to its present location near Homestead, where he owned 10 acres, in a three-year effort. According to VisitFlorida he worked at night, and he never explained how he moved the stones. Asked about it, he is said to have replied that it is not difficult if you know how.

Most blocks weigh about 15 short tons on average, the largest 30. Two monoliths stand 25 feet (7.6 m) tall. You will see a revolving gate weighing 9 short tons, a sundial, a telescope aligned with the North Star, a heart-shaped table and 25 stone rocking chairs. Leedskalnin lived in a two-story tower. His motive is said to be his former fiancée Agnes Skuvst, who reportedly called off the wedding. The site has been on the National Register of Historic Places since May 10, 1984. According to Florida Rambler you can enter the site only with a guide; check Coral Castle in advance for current opening hours.