A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway
Bridge of Lions, FL

The Bridge of Lions is one of the most prominent design features along Scenic & Historic A1A. Construction of the bridge was completed in 1927. The bridge was designed to reflect the St. Augustine's Mediterranean Heritage, one of the few engineering structures that can be defined by its architectural style. The bridge spans Matanzas Bay (the Intracoastal Waterway) in downtown St. Augustine, linking the mainland portion of the City with its eastern neighborhood on Anastasia Island. The bridge is named after the two lions at the West End of the bridge designed by the sculptor Romanelli of Florance, Italy and donated by Dr. Andrew Anderson. Because of its graceful appearance, the bridge has become a well-known local landmark and has earned its listing in the National Register of Historic Places.