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Coral Castle
28655 S. Dixie Hwy., Homestead, FL 33033, Tel: (305) 248-6344
http://www.coralcastle.com/Pictures.asp
Built of the native limestone Coral Castle was created by Latvian immigrant, Ed Leedskalnin in 1923 for his lost love. This is a beautiful rock garden that has magnificent pices of coral rock created by ED. The strange thing though is that actually no body ahs seen Ed this rock gate park. It is said that he had supernatural powers. Listed on National Register of Historical Places the tour of the entire castle takes approximately half and hour. The famous story about ED’s lost love is narrated by the tour guide in English, Spanish, French or German. The tours are conducted daily.
Timings: Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily; $9.75 adults, $5 children 7-12, $6.50 for senior citizens (62 and older), free for children younger than 7. |
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Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33129, Tel: (305) 250-9133
http://www.vizcayamuseum.org/
Built in 1916, this Italian Renaissance-style villa built was initially the residence of Chicago industrialist James
Deering, Vizcaya's. The well maintained beautiful garden with the fountains that spreads over 10 acres of land in it make it a perfect venue to conduct the wedding. The home turned into a museum has beautifully done up 34 rooms furnished with the 15th- to 19th-century furniture and other art forms. These rooms wich provide with the excellent ocean view take you back in the history. All of them are decorated in the Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassic styles.
Time: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (ticket booth closes at 4:30);
Gardens open until 5:30 p.m;$10 adults, $5 children 6-12;
Free for children under 5
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Miami Art Museum
101 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130-1504, Tel:
(305) 375-1700
Miami Art Museum basically displays the
international collections of modern art that
reflect Miami's diverse population. Based in the
downtown Miami-Dade Cultural Center next to the
library, the museum showcases an amazing
collection of modern art. The series include The
New Works series that pairs artists of diverse
mediums to create new pieces. Other popular
traveling exhibits include William Wegman's
famous Weimaraners posing in enviable frocks by
designers like Moschino, Dolce & Gabbana and
Issey Miyake.
Entry: Adults $5; Students/seniors $2.50;
Children (under 12) free.
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