Glenn Lindgren: Whether it was magic or a mastery of physics that helped a love-jaded Latvian create his masterwork, well – that's open to debate.
Jorge Castillo: What you will find is a unique roadside attraction that makes for a pleasant hour or two of restrained marveling.
The Coral Castle
Glenn Lindgren: Aficionados of classic American oddball attractions won't want to miss this historic gem.
Raúl Musibay: He spent 28 years working on this permanent monument to the girl who dumped him on the day before they were to marry.
Jorge Castillo: The Park is made with coral rock and not much else. Leedskalnin did not use any mortar or cement anywhere in his park.
Raúl Musibay: There have been many theories to explain how one man was able to move these huge slabs of coral.
Jorge Castillo: Leedskalnin told the curious that the only tool he ever used was something called a "perpetual motion holder."
Glenn Lindgren: What really amazes us is that Leedskalnin moved his entire park from nearby Florida City to its present location, about 10 miles away.
Raúl Musibay: And you thought you had too much stuff the last time you moved!
Glenn Lindgren: You can see Leedskalnin's original living quarters in the second story of the castle tower with a small diorama that talks about his work and his diminutive stature.
Jorge Castillo: After Leedskalnin's death in 1951, new owners changed the name of the park to the Coral Castle and started aggressively marketing it as a tourist attraction.
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ATMOSPHERE: Casual
HOURS: Open daily 8:00 am to 6:00 p.m.
ADMISSION: $12.00 Adult | $7.00 Child (7-12 years)
WEBSITE: coralcastle.com
28655 South Dixie Highway
Miami, FL 33033
305-248-6345
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