The Matanzas River at St. Augustine was the main entrance to the historic city, America's oldest port. The body of water is often referred to as the Matanzas Harbor in the immediate vicinity of the city's waterfront. Founded in September 1565 by Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles of Spain, St. Augustine is the longest continually inhabited European-founded city in the United States – more commonly called the "Nation’s Oldest City." The Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States, is a large Spanish stone fortress built to protect and defend Spain's claims in the New World. It is a National Monument, more than 327 years old, and is the oldest structure in St. Augustine. Our St. Augustine candle transports you back in time to the fortress, with scents of smoke, myrrh, musk, oud and leather. Today, St. Augustine is packed with beautiful architecture, unique shops and a robust restaurant and bar scene. You can visit the Fountain of Youth, climb the Lighthouse, take a ghost tour or experience the Nights of Lights from November-January. Fragrance Notes Top - Incense, Spearmint Middle - Smoke Base - Oud, Frankincense/Olibanum, Myrrh, Amber, Musk, Leather