Bridge of Lions — Attraction in Saint Augustine

I am enthralled with the Bridge of Lions! Especially the statues of lions on each end of the bridge!. It is not easy to photograph them because of the heavy traffic and minimal parking spots in this busy area. But when there's a will, there's a way! I did the best I could understand the circumstances.

Thanks to a concrete barrier, you can walk the bridge and focus on the sights without facing the risk of navigating car traffic. A walk across the bridge and back to see all four lions is about a mile, and worth every step.

The bridge gets its name from two white marble lion statues guarding the bridge on the west side. Commissioned and donated by former St. Augustine Mayor and medical doctor, Andrew Anderson, the lions are named Fiel and Firme, Faithful and Firm. They are copies of Medici lions from Florence, Italy. They are fabulous to look at in person. Put this on your list of things to see in...

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