Plaza de la Constitución

We went to see the Nights of Lights here. The Plaza de la Constitución is the oldest public space in America. Laid out by Spanish Royal Ordinances in 1573, it has been, and still is, a social gathering place and venue for special events in the center of St. Augustine's Historic District. The Plaza was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970 and is home to several monuments and landmarks: the constitution monument, the public marketplace, and the Foot soldiers' monument, Thruout the year, during summer there are various concerts performed and from November thru January, the park is lit up by millions of tiny white lights during the Nights of Lights, which we have attended twice now. It is incredibly beautiful and magical. We will be going again this evening for a final look.

We learned from a historical marker at the site that this plaza was laid out in 1573, making it the oldest in North America. This is a great spot with several old cannons, a band stand and a public market and well from the early days of the city. The square is well maintained and definitely worth seeing.

This city park is one of the oldest settled locations from the era of European colonization in North America. Being immediately adjacent to historic St.George Street, it has a nice elevated gazebo, lovely trees and multiple historic monuments. There are many great views and photographic opportunities to be enjoyed here as well. It also has lovely decorative lighting as well providing for a safe and beautiful night time experience.

Great area aside from the crazy guy yelling things from the park