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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 EDs 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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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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Parrot Jungle
http://parrotjungle.com/
This is one of the most unusual creation by a man called Franz
Scherr. He had a special place for birds in his heart and this is clearly depicted in Parrot Jungle. A home of nearly 1,100 tropical birds, 2,000 varieties of plants and flowers, the Jungle hosts the best trained bird show in the world. You can have the pleasure of watching the most exotic and beautiful birds flying around here. This is a place is great for people who love to romance with nature.
Note: parrot Jungle will be relocated and will resume in July
2003 |
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Miami
Metro zoo
12400 SW 152nd Street, Miami, FL 33177,
(305) 251-0400
http://www.miamimetrozoo.com/
One of the amazing cageless Zoos, it
spreads over 290-acre of land that homes
some the rare species like the royal white
Bengal tiger, exotic birds, apes, okapi
and giant eland. As you enter the Zoo the
beautiful flamingos welcome you. These
provide a great photo opportunity for the
enthusiasts. Also visit the land of Africa
and meet the giraffes, zebras, gazelles,
and ostrich. The zoo also has a tram that
takes the visitors around Asian River of
Life. One of the most interesting
attractions here is the Komodo Dragon
Encounter, home to a pair of the world's
largest lizards. The best time to visit
the zoo is earlier in the day, when it's
cooler and the animals are out and about.
During the afternoons they go in their
corners for a little nap.
Timings: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily
(box office closes at 4 p.m);
Entry: $8.95 (plus tax) adults,
$4.75 (plus tax) kids 3-12, free for
children under 2. |
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