Coral Castle in Homestead Florida by Edward Leedskalnin

Many people traveling to South Florida may have passed through a small town called Homestead. It is only 30 miles south of Miami. They have to go this way to visit the Florida Keys. On the left hand side of the road you will see a sign for Coral Castle. Here are some reasons why you should stop by this amazing tourist attraction.

Coral Castle was built by Edward Leedskalnin over 70 years ago. It is made of two types of oolite coral that is native to that area. Many of the pieces weigh more than 10 tons each. The amazing thing is that no one knows how Ed was able to create this structure himself.

In the past, people with money used cranes that were used to move heavy objects like steel beams and large logs. They were building a construction or logging project in a designated area. A common person even today does not have access to the machinery necessary to move the pieces of this 1,100-ton structure.

It is said that the creator of Rock Gate Park did it all alone, without the help of anyone or anything. He made a 9-ton gate that rotates at the touch of a finger. Imagine making a door that weighed 18,000 pounds. How would you move it? How would you spin it?

Many scientists at the University of Florida have simply concluded that they don’t know how Ed Leedskalnin was able to make his coral masterpiece. He has simply been classified as a modern wonder and mystery. It is possible that one day we will learn the secrets of Coral Castle. Until then, this tourist attraction will simply amaze and amaze any visitors lucky enough to make it there.