Avenida Menendez
Avenida
Menendez is one of St. Augustine’s busiest thoroughfares and boasts great views. Not only will you see Matanzas Bay, but the St. Augustine
Lighthouse (located on Anastasia Island) is also visible, as well as the lovely
1920’s “Bridge of Lions.” It’s not at all unusual to have overcast weather
while walking the city, but dreary days have their own charm.
Casa Monica Hotel
If
you’re lucky enough to be walking around St. Augustine at leisure, you’ll often
come across architectural gems like this one. These Spanish tiles can be found
at the Casa Monica Hotel in the more “modern” part of town. I don’t know if the
chosen design has any significance, but the panel evokes a feeling of old Spain in a
town that’s already dripping with Hispanic history and culture. (On a side
note, if you’re interested in purchasing Spanish tiles and similar items in this style, there are many shops that sell them in St. Augustine. Market to
Market on St. George Street and the Colonial Quarter shops come to mind).
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