Bridge of Lions, St. Augustine

Name: Bridge of Lions
Address: 20 Bridge of Lions, St. Augustine, 32084, United States

#21 among attractions in St. Augustine

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The Bridge of Lions is a double-leaf bascule bridge that spans the Intracoastal Waterway in St. Augustine, Florida, United States. A part of State Road A1A, it connects downtown St. Augustine to Anastasia Island across Matanzas Bay. A pair of copies of the marble Medici lions guard the bridge, begun in 1925 and completed in 1927. They were removed in February 2005 and returned in March 2011. ()

Opened: 2010 (14 years ago)Length: 1545 ftWidth: 34 ftCoordinates: 29°53'34"N, 81°18'28"W

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20 Bridge of LionsSt. Augustine 32084 United States

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Nearby attractions include: Castillo de San Marcos, Medieval Torture Museum, Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, González–Álvarez House.

0.4 miNW
17th-century fortress with drawbridges
Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine
11 min walk • The Castillo de San Marcos stands as a formidable monument to the past, gracing the historical landscape of St. Augustine, Florida. Constructed between 1672 and 1695, this fortress serves as the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States and is a testament...
~1790 ftW
Museum, History museum
Medieval Torture Museum, St. Augustine
9 min walk • The Medieval Torture Museum in St. Augustine, Florida, offers a spine-chilling glimpse into the gruesome practices of the past. This unique museum presents an extensive collection of replica torture instruments and devices, each accompanied by informative displays that...
~1520 ftW
Church, Hispanic colonial architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, St. Augustine
8 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine is a historic landmark and a centerpiece of religious life in the oldest European-established city in the United States, St. Augustine, Florida. This cathedral is not only a place of worship but also a testament to the city's...
~1890 ftS
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
González–Álvarez House, St. Augustine
10 min walk • The González–Álvarez House, also known as The Oldest House, is a historic house museum at 14 St. Francis Street in St. Augustine, Florida. With a construction history dating to about 1723, it is believed to be the oldest surviving house in St. Augustine. It is also an important example of St.
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Lightner Museum, St. Augustine
11 min walk • The Lightner Museum is a museum of antiques, mostly American Gilded Age pieces, housed within the historic Hotel Alcazar building in downtown St. Augustine. This 1887 Spanish Renaissance Revival style building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~1410 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Ximenez-Fatio House, St. Augustine
7 min walk • Ximenez-Fatio House Museum is one of the best-preserved and most authentic Second Spanish Period residential buildings in St. Augustine, Florida. In 1973, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It was designated a Florida Heritage Landmark in 2012.
0.4 miNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Avero House, St. Augustine
11 min walk • The Avero House is a historic house located at 41 St. George Street in St. Augustine, Florida, United States. The building is locally significant as one of 30 remaining houses within the historic district that pre-date 1821.
~1480 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
O'Reilly House, St. Augustine
8 min walk • The O'Reilly House, known officially known as the Father Miguel O'Reilly House Museum, and also known as the House of Don Lorenzo de Leon, is a historic home in St. Augustine, Florida. It is located at 131 Aviles Street. On October 15, 1974, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
1.2 miNW
Museum, Historical place, Architecture
Old St. Johns County Jail, St. Augustine
32 min walk • The Old Jail is a historic jail in St. Augustine, Florida. It is located at 167 San Marco Avenue. On August 27, 1987, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The St. Johns County Jail now serves as the Old Jail Museum.
~1710 ftW
Museum, History museum
Government House, St. Augustine
9 min walk • Government House, also known as Governor's House, is located at 48 King Street in St. Augustine, Florida, adjacent to the Plaza de la Constitución. The building, constructed of coquina, served as the governor's official residence from c. 1710 during the First Spanish Period...
~1350 ftW
Museum, Building
Potter's Wax Museum, St. Augustine
7 min walk • The Potter's Wax Museum is located at 31 Orange Street, St. Augustine, Florida, United States. It houses over 160 wax sculptures covering a wide range of real and fictitious figures, including famous politicians, entertainers, horror characters, historical personalities, sports stars and other celebrities.

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Which popular attractions are close to Bridge of Lions?

Nearby attractions include St. Augustine Municipal Marina, St. Augustine (3 min walk), Spanish Military Hospital Museum, St. Augustine (7 min walk), Potter's Wax Museum, St. Augustine (7 min walk), Segui-Kirby Smith House, St. Augustine (7 min walk).