Coral Castle, Homestead

About Coral Castle

Coral Castle is a museum in Homestead where visitors tour a limestone structure built by Latvian immigrant Edward Leedskalnin between 1923 and 1951 using only primitive hand tools made from salvaged car parts. The single-handedly constructed castle incorporates over 1,100 tons of carved coral rock, including a perfectly balanced 9-ton gate and intricate celestial carvings that defy conventional engineering explanation. Admission includes a 30-minute documentary and a professionally led public tour departing hourly until 7 PM. Exhibits display artifacts including the three-ton rotating coral gate, Ed's cooker fashioned from a Model T Ford differential, his shaving mirror that uses water instead of glass, and the original 10-cent admission sign from the 1923 Florida City location. The castle's architecture reflects Leedskalnin's study of astrological significance and geometric patterns. A visit suits anyone interested in architectural mysteries, unconventional engineering, or eccentric historical figures. The museum is located in Homestead, Florida, and publishes admission prices online. Children aged 4 years and younger are admitted free, according to coralcastle.com.