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My daughter and new grandson taking a stroll on the bridge over a koi filled pond as various artists capture scenes in time.
Ray V.

I felt like Marty McFly and Doc transported us from the 21st Century to the Gilded Age of 1888, where we were dropped on opening day of Henry Flagler's exquisite masterpiece, The Ponce de León Hotel. We were simply astonished and taken aback by the colonial Spanish architecture and heritage, exuding beauty and picturesque scenes at every corner. Absolutely breathtaking. After WW II, the hotel never quite recovered and was later sold and turned into what it is today, Flagler College. It began as a private college for women, but since then is now a coeducational private liberal arts school. As we walked through the courtyard, we seen several artists capturing moments in time, some with a renaissance flair and vibe, others catching nature's simplicity. To be honest, once we arrived in St. Augustine, I seen some videos from Instagram about the Fountain, and it piqued our interest and decided to make it a stop. Zero regrets! You will love the ornate detailing behind the wood work, masonry, art, and stained glass windows along with the rich history. 1000% recommend, and as always, enjoy and Happy exploring!

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Jim H.

Flagler College is an arcituctural gem and severl buildings from the campus are designations as "national histroic landmarks". The main campus buidling (Ponce de Leon Hall) was originally contracted as the Ponce de León Hotel when Henry Flagler bult his railroad so his freinds (and their freids) could excat the brutal NYC weather in sunny St. Augustine. Due to the timing of our visit, we did not get an opportunity to take a tour of the college but we did enjoy walking the grounds and admiring the architectural. If you time pemits, I woud encourage you to take one of the numerous tours of the college. If your schedule, like mine, doesn't allow for a tour, be sure to at least walk around and enjoy thiis beautiful campus.

Alexandra S.

Prior to arriving in Saint Augustine, we heard that touring the campus of Flagler College was a good idea. We were eager to officially visit the campus especially after seeing aspects of the buildings from various vantage points around town. Henry Flagler (born in 1830) is the namesake of this college and of so much more in St. Augustine (as well as other parts of Florida). He was a "Gilded Age" industrialist, oil magnate (who partnered with John D. Rockefeller to found the Standard Oil Company), and a railroad pioneer. The college was founded in 1968 and comprises 19 acres. The centerpiece of the college is what was once the luxurious Ponce de León Hotel built in 1888. The hotel was purchased and became part of a larger vision to create a small, liberal arts college by a relative of Henry Flagler: Lawrence Lewis, Jr. Mr. Lewis was the driving force behind building Flagler College as a way to honor his ancestor's many successes in St. Augustine. We learned that today Flagler College is ranked 8th among regional colleges in the South. Louis Comfort Tiffany designed the interior of the Ponce de Leon Hotel including the many stained glass windows contained therein. They are stunners!! There is a lot of very beautiful artwork including lovely outdoor sculptures. There are murals by George Willoughby Maynard (1843-1923) and Virgilio Tojetti (1851-1901). The buildings that comprise the college are done in the Spanish Renaissance style of architecture and are gorgeous. When you think of St. Augustine, this style of architecture is what comes to mind given the town's Spanish history. The Flagler College students (and those living in St. Augustine) are extremely fortunate to be surrounded each day by so much beauty. The town itself is so lovely but the college is one of the jewels in the crown. You can readily tour Flagler College on your own but you will have limited access to some of the buildings' interiors. It's probably best to sign up for one of the official campus tours. It is well worth one's time! We spent a lovely afternoon here and I would certainly return.

Austin B.

From a tour perspective, this place is absolutely gorgeous and I would do anything if I was able to have my major be one of the few here so I could've attended university! The tour is a nice length with the guides being some of the very students it is teaching. They know so much about the college and the amount of small details you wouldn't think about looking for, they knew. Everyone gathers in the main building, under a gorgeous some of magnificent design. The guide explained why there were multiple angels and what each one stood for. We got to go into a closed off room, only for tours, and learned about a clock that has been broken and never fixed because if they tried, they would need to rip out the entire wall and they can't because the wall is one of the last original pieces left here and it would damage the clock beyond repair! The hub is absolutely gorgeous and the amount of stained glass they have around the university is gorgeous. The school offers a little gift shop and when you are done with the tour, you are free to explore all the grounds of the university. I will for sure be stopping here again to take another tour next time I am in town!

Mario N.

When Henry Flagler developed his famous railroad that connected the East to the then-populous Key West, he needed his luxury travelers to have rest points along their journey. Therefore, he decided to develop two luxury hotels in one of the few developed cities in Florida at that time: the centuries-old Saint Augustine. The fist one, the Ponce de León Hotel, was a jewel of the Gilded Age dedicated to the Spanish heritage of the town, and of their famous Conquistadores. In 1968,the building became Flagler College, and the original splendor of the decorations was restored (the college is currently undergoing additional restorations)

Beth E.

What a beautiful place!!!!! I wish I had been lucky enough to attend college here when I was young. We only walked in and saw the lobby and were just amazed at the detail to the woodwork. Had we been here longer, I would have loved a tour as it looks so beautiful.

Robert H.

God Bless Henry Flagler. This is one of the most beautiful buildings I have ever strolled around or been in. Walking in what was the main entrance to the lobby sent shivers of joy up my spine. What was the main lobby is so gorgeous.

Tiffany glass windows

We were in the area and decided to tour the college. The history of Henry Flagler and what he did in the area is amazing. This college that bears his name exemplifies his accomplishments through the very beauty of architecture throughout the campus. Currently, to the left of Ponce de Leon Hall there is scaffolding full-height because of construction. The Tiffany stained glass windows seen on campus are just magnificent and reported to be insured for millions. We only interacted briefly with one staff member, John W., who works at the library. We had heard how beautiful the library was and told it was a must-see. Unfortunately we were not allowed even a sneak peek from the entrance. We would have been okay with this denial, but the short temper and mean streak that John demonstrated to us in the process of turning us away was shocking. He could have handled it so much better being a face of the college. Hopefully not the norm to such an otherwise nice place.

FEC dorm. The dorms come with history.
Kim K.

Beautiful school and a solid education. They are responsive and care for the kids. The community and college are happy to have the kids on campus.

The mural on the ceiling of the lobby
Tanner D.

It was beautiful seeing the campus. It has so many architectural details and even real gold used in construction. Once a resort for elites, you can see how extravagant the place was. There's so much to look at, it's stunning they built it so long ago

Tiffany chandeliers
Michelle D.

I have been wanting to catch a tour at Flagler College for several years and was so excited that we arrived just before the tour began at 2 PM. Tickets were $12, per adult and they do offer a few types of discounts. The tour lasts 45 minutes to an hour. If you love history, architecture and gorgeous artwork this is a stop in St Augustine you must not miss! The Ponce De Leon Hotel was constructed in 18 months. If you ever have a chance to tour you will understand that that seems impossible for the time period the hotel was constructed. It was turned into Flagler College in 1968. It was an all-girls school until 1971. Ponce De Leon's great nephew is the one who sold the hotel and turned it into a college as the hotel was not making any money. He established a foundation to maintain the original decor of the hotel. The ceiling in the ladies parlor is Tiffany blue. There are 11 Tiffany chandeliers in this room. It is absolutely gorgeous! You will also find Tiffany in the dining hall in the stained glass windows. The dining hall is grand right down to the chairs which have cherubs on the back. You will also find 24 karat gold paint throughout the hotel/college. The architecture is Spanish Renaissance constructed during the gilded age. The courtyard is beautiful with a water fountain in the center. The water fountain is a sundial with 12 frogs and four turtles at the base. The Flagler students, Maria and Sophia, were awesome! They provided a lot of insight and answered everyone's questions. I will most definitely take friends on this tour in the future!

Vlad V.

I recently took a road trip through Florida and Saint Augustine was one of the stops on our trip. Prior to my trip, I wasn't familiar with Flagler College but it's a truly spectacular campus. Flagler College is named after Henry Flagler, the tycoon who founded Marathon Oil along with Rockefeller. Henry Flagler is responsible for developing a good portion of Saint Augustine. The heart of Flagler college, where the dining hall is located, used to be a hotel. This fancy hotel welcomed many of politicians and celebrities back in the day. How cool is it that students now have the opportunity to eat and study in a breathtaking location with so much history? Added bonus: There are guided tours several times a day if you're interested.

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