Bridge of Lions
Florida · United States
We will float under the Bridge of Lions to catch a glimpse of the Lion Statues that were given in 1920 and sit in the park.
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Bridge of Lions
Welcome to Saint Augustine, widely celebrated as the oldest continuously inhabited city in the United States. Founded all the way back in fifteen sixty five by the Spanish explorer Pedro Menendez de Aviles, this entire region…
Listen in the app2The Western Approach and Historic Echoes
We stand now at the immediate western approach to the magnificent Bridge of Lions, a dramatic threshold where the solid ground of the historic district finally surrenders to the restless, shimmering currents of Matanzas Bay. The…
Listen in the app3Guardians of the West: Fiel and Firme
As we advance just a few paces onto the formal entrance of the structure, we are immediately confronted by the bridge's legendary namesakes. Here, proudly guarding the western approach, sit two magnificent, brilliant white marble…
Listen in the app4The Ascent and the 1927 Architecture
We are now steadily ascending the gentle, sweeping incline of the bridge's western span, moving purposefully up and away from the bustling city streets. As we elevate above the shoreline, the ambient noise of the heavy traffic…
Listen in the app5The Bascule Span and Matanzas Bay Views
We have successfully arrived at the precise, mathematical center of the Bridge of Lions, standing directly atop the complex, heavy machinery of the bascule span. You will immediately notice a distinct, abrupt change in the…
Listen in the app6The Maritime Lifeline and Bay Ecosystem
Continuing our journey across the central span, I urge you to look directly over the southern railing and observe the incredibly busy, fast moving waterway directly beneath us. This deep, navigable channel is the very reason why…
Listen in the app7Looking East: Anastasia Island and the Lighthouse
As we begin our gentle, downward descent along the eastern incline of the long bridge, the lush, green landscape of Anastasia Island finally completely fills our forward vision. This long, narrow barrier island acts as the…
Listen in the app8Guardians of the East: Pax and Happiness
We have finally arrived at the extreme eastern terminus of the bridge, successfully completing our elevated crossing from the historic mainland to the shores of Anastasia Island. Here, we are warmly welcomed by a completely…
Listen in the app9Closing
As we safely conclude our incredibly detailed, mile long journey across the magnificent Bridge of Lions, I invite you to pause here in the quiet, peaceful shade of the eastern approach park. Look back one final time across the…
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What is Bridge of Lions?
Bridge of Lions is a place in Florida · United States with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Florida · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 29.8588, -81.2810 |
| Last updated |
