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Venetian Pool
2701 DeSoto Blvd., Coral Gables, FL 33134, Tel: (305) 460-5356
http://www.venetianpool.com/
Take a swim in the historic surroundings of the Venetian-style lagoon carved out of coral rock. Featuring caves, stone bridges and waterfalls, the swimming pool is refilled with 820,000 gallons of refreshing spring water everyday. Considered to be one of the most unique municipal swimming pools, it has two beautiful waterfalls and coral caves. So just lay back and take a leisure swim and soak up the sizzling Miami sun.
Summer Hours: 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat. and Sun.; Spring and Fall hours (April-May and September-October) 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun.;
Winter Hours: (November-March) 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun.
Admission: $8.50-$5.50 for adults, $4.50-$2.50 for kids under 12. Children under 3 not allowed in the pool.
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The Holocaust Memorial
1933-1945 Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139,
(305) 538-1663
http://www.holocaustmmb.org
Built in the memory of the victims of the Holocaust during World War II, the memorial features most dreadful past of the World War II. Basically the idea was conceived by the Holocaust survivors in1984. Located on Miami Beach just few miles away from the worlds most happening spot, the museum showcases the detailed pictorial depiction of Holocaust events. Besides this there is Sculpture of Love and Anguish that remains the centerpiece of attraction. Another interesting feature here is the Memorial Wall that lists the name of victims of Nazi concentration camps. The beautiful 42-foot bronze sculpture by Kenneth Treister seems to reach out to sky for mercy and help. The guided tours available upon request;
Timings: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.
Entry: Free.
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Bass Museum of Art
2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139, Tel: (305) 673-7530
http://www.bassmuseum.org/
Situated in the beautiful coral rock Art Deco building, the museum highlights a wide range of old master paintings, sculpture, textiles and period furniture in South Florida. Featuring revolving exhibits some of the famous exhibits displayed include work by internationally acclaimed pop artist Roy
Lichtenstein, Brazilian sculptors, Panamanian painters, and a cutting-edge exhibit of room-size installations done entirely in beads.
The permanent collection includes 2000 exhibits that reflect period from 14th to 21st centuries. Only a small portion of the permanent collection is on view at any given time in the three dedicated exhibition galleries.
Opened in 1963, the museum also displays the brilliant collection of John and Johanna Bass. The museum basically boosts the cultural image of Miami Beach.
Timings: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
$5 adults, $3 students and seniors, free for kids 6 and younger.
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