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Coral Gables |
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The fantastical Venetian Pool was created to satisfy the imaginative urges of local designer Denman Fink. Its setting features canals, a man-made island, fountains, waterfalls, coral caves and other whimsical touches. The pool's impeccable condition is maintained by daily drainage and an evening refill of more than 800,000 gallons of artesian water.
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Deering Park |
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Teeming with natural, archaeological and historical appeal, the Miami Deering Estate proves endlessly engaging. Excavations at the bayfront compound originally owned by Charles Deering (whose brother James built Vizcaya) have uncovered the remains of prehistoric animals, and evidence suggests that Paleo-Indians were here more than 10,000 years ago.
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Historical Museum |
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Fascinating collections of historical photography and Florida ephemera colorfully depict greater Miami's intriguing past at this museum. From the earliest inhabitants to the Spanish invasion, from the rise of the cigar industry to the Depression – informative displays foster newfound appreciation of South Florida.
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Holocaust Memorial |
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Intensely moving, this memorial created by artist-architect Kenneth Treister honors victims and offers solace to survivors. Included in its design are an arbor that depicts the history of the Holocaust in black granite and a tunnel that opens up to "The Sculpture of Love and Anguish." This enormous bronze arm, with its base of writhing human forms, is variously interpreted as a symbol of despair or hope.
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Wolfsonian Museum |
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An intriguing cross section of objects distinguishes this eclectic Miami museum, which has been built around Mitchell Wolfson Jr.'s private collection of decorative arts. A seven-story Mediterranean Revival building houses furniture, paintings, prints, industrial designs, books and sculpture donated by Wolfson.
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