Old Tree in St. Augustine Tapestry

The trees in Old Towns always are amazing. St. Augustine, Florida is the oldest continuously occupied European-established settlement in the United States. It was founded by Spanish explorer Pedro Menendez de Aviles in 1565, making it over 450 years old. During its early years, St. Augustine served as an important port for the Spanish, who used it to transport goods and treasure back to Spain. The city also played a key role in the colonization of Florida, with the Spanish establishing missions throughout the area. St. Augustine was attacked and burned by pirates and English forces several times over the years, and the city changed hands between Spanish and British control multiple times. However, the Spanish eventually regaine...