The Bridge of Lions

The Bridge of Lions was built in the mid 1920's to span the Matanzas River (Intracoastal Waterway) and connect the town of St. Augustine to nearby Anastasia Island. The bridge is a double-leaf drawbridge and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. On the St. Augustine side, the bridge is flanked by a pair of lion statues. The lion is a symbol of Spanish royalty.

From its earliest days, it was hailed as "the most beautiful Bridge in Dixie" and was built as a work of art as well as a bridge. It is said that the construction cost was 10 times as much as other bridges being built during the same time. It is truly an impressive site with its beautiful architecture and one of the most photographed sites in St. Augustine. Take time to take a leisurely walk across the bridge during the day or a romantic stroll at night under the stars and moon.