Across the world there are many elements of historic landmarks and areas that in part remain mysteries and attract the world’s imagination. This is certainly true for Stone Henge in England, Pachu Pechu in Peru and even the pyramids of Egypt. Right here in the United State, the humble southern state of Florida has the Coral Castle, which has puzzled scientists and the public alike since it was built. Guests staying in one of the West Florida hotels often make the trip to visit this unique and puzzling attraction.

The stone structure known as Coral Castle comprised the living and work complex of Edward Leedskalnin, the Latvian American lovelorn eccentric who created one of the marvels of the contemporary world. The amazing landmark is located at near the intersection of the South Dixie Highway and Southwest 157th Ave. It is north of Homestead. The amazing complex began after Leedskalnin was abandoned and rejected by the love of his life, his fiancée, one day before their intended wedding. The fantastic stories surrounding him begin before he left to come to America. He is reported to have come down with a terminal cause of Tuberculosis, which was extremely common at the time, and was somehow miraculously healed. Leedskalnin himself reported that magnets were involved with his illness and recovery.

The complex is composed primarily of megalithic stones, mostly made from limestone formed from coral. These stones all weigh several tons and a major part of the mystery is how Leedskalnin could have manipulated and moved these huge objects. The carvings and sculptural design of the stone garden is also extremely impressive as well as is some of the functioning and exact placement and dynamics of these enormous weights. No one has ever been able to figure out exactly how he created the castle, which he worked on until the point of his death in 1951, though many people have put out various theories on electromagnetic currents.

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