Spain and Europe in the 16th century
In the 16th and 17th centuries, Spain emerged as a global power. The port city of Seville became a leading protagonist: from there, most of the Spanish fleet departed for the New World, including Florida. Thanks to a series of interactive maps, visitors can discover the different routes of various Spanish expeditions, from Juan Ponce de León (1513) to Pedro Menéndez de Avilés (1565), the founder of St. Augustine.