Coral Castle Stone Sculpture Garden

With a 20th century anything is possible vision, Ed Leedskalnin created a masterpiece coral stone sculpture garden in the 1930's by himself that defies explanation. A single, five foot tall, hundred pound man was able to hang a nine ton gate which pivots effortlessly with a single touch, inviting guests into a rock garden of amazement. Included in the wonders is a thirty ton Polaris aligned telescope as part of the one-hundred and fifty ton North Wall and Throne Room, fully functional coral stone rocking chairs, tow and a half ton heart-shaped table, a single piece stone spiral staircase, and a operational turnstile weighing three tons resting on an old vehicle bearing.


Estimates claim Leedskalnin quarried over 1,100 tons of coral rock in order to build the gardens. Mystery has engulfed the area with questions attempting to figured out how he managed to build so largely, completely alone, and with such precision; something that undoubtedly would be attributed to an entire ancient civilization. Ed is most famous for the stone undercut, a precise cut under the quarried stones which has not been explained by modern masons. 



Coral Castle corner stones


How was Coral Castle built?


There are witnesses who believed they caught Ed moving these blocks through the air and Ed himself wrote once how he discovered the way in which the ancient Egyptians built. So far, modern science has not entirely figured out these unique construction methods and remains baffled. Some have even gone so far as to claim he discovered a way to use the geo-magnetic grid to generate anti-gravity waves. Inside the tool room there are many different types of pulley systems, devices that appear to be electric motor parts, wire-wrapped bottles, and other related electrical components. 



It is also important to note the recording at the start of the tour (from his notes) - Ed states a three year duration to move the castle from locations, contrary to the idea of an over night miracle. He also confirms in the recording, dates which are carved on the Obelisk piece: Made 1928, Moved 1932, Born 1887, Latvia.


During the tour we had a special experience of our own as we were closely followed by a curious Rock Agama lizard. He would peak at us through some of the rocks and appeared quite a few times when we were least expecting it. A few of the photos and some video footage features our pleasant friend. It did seem as though he might have been carrying Ed's spirit, something we definitely felt privileged to experience.


Photos of Coral Castle by J.C. Vintner:


Entrance plaque at Coral CastleLarge steel door opening at Coral CastleCoral Castle courtyard areaWindow in Ed's quartersFood jars kept by EDEd's Food Pantry

Nameplate for Ed Leedskalnin's quartersView of the courtyard from Ed's quarters

Pullies and rope used in the constructionDevices used to build Coral CastleEd's electrical tools and devicesWire-wrapped bottles found at Coral Castle

Coral Castle electric devicesLarge pulley thought to be used for lifting stones



Toothed gear used for constructing Coral CastleEngine gearing from Coral Castle

Carved monoliths at Coral CastleRock agama lizard

Multi-ton coral stone monumentsThe Moon Fountain


Looking back at the castle from the Polaris telescope areaCastle cross-hairs line up with the Polaris Telescope

Triangle above also lines up with the telescopeCross-hairs of the Polaris telescope

Crescent moon and Saturn rock of the Throne RoomChair on the sun dial

Florida Table seating arrangementsHeart shaped coral rock table and chairs

Area between the 9 ton gate and ObeliskDragonfly and ladybug plaques placed outside of the North Wall

Arch above the North WallRock Agama lizard following along

Crescent shape of the Throne RoomThe famous 9 ton gate

Giant Obelisk near Ed's CookerQuarry site for many of the coral rocks

View of Coral Castle Rock Gate Park from ground levelView of the living quarters from the Obelisk area

Corner seating near the cookerSculpture by Ed Leedskalnin

Closeup of a face in the sculpture by EdA view of the gardens at Coral Castle

North Wall and Throne room corner from the insideMade 1928 Moved 1932 Born 1887 Latvia

Star shape above Ed's tubView of the gardens from the Sun Couch area

Crescent moon, Saturn and the SunCrescent moon placed in line with the afternoon Sun

View of the living quarters from the Sun Couch areaClose-up of the Moon Fountain

Close-up of the Sun DialView of the Moon Fountain from the Sun Dial area

A view of Ed's quarters from the courtyard areaUnidentified vine covered coral stone

Close-up of the unidentified vine covered coral stoneView of the Rock Garden from the Vine Covered Coral Stone

Ed's living quarters from the admission areaSmooth markings are found on almost every rock quarried

Ed's living quarters with palm treesCoral Castle Museum sign

Coral Castle admission stone





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