Bridge of Hylia

The Bridge of Hylia, also known as the Great Bridge of Hylia, is a fortified bridge that spans across the mouth of the Zora River, which flows into Lake Hylia. It connects Hyrule Field to the north to the Plains of Ordona to the south. It is a massive stone bridge, one of the larger structures built by the Akkalans. Each end of the bridge is guarded by two large and identical gatehouses, while its center features an elaborate fountain.

History
The Bridge of Hylia traces its origins to the Tribes of Akkala as they emigrated from Arcadia. Like other Akkalan settlements, it began as a sheltered community, a central noble manor or castle home to one of the larger Houses, surrounded by rural villages governed by their bannermen. The bridge was constructed as the ancestral estate and the seat of power of House Nohansen, and completed in 3064 BG, marking the official recognition of House Nohansen as one of the five Great Houses of Akkala. Unlike the estates of the other great houses, the Bridge of Hylia was never abandoned and is still maintained to this day.