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A Scenic Wonder

  • November 5, 2009
  • Rated 5 of 5 by ak1 from Auburn, Washington
A Scenic Wonder

Vizcaya was built in 1914 on 80 acres overlooking the Biscayne Bay in Miami, Florida to James Deering. Mr. Deering had his estate built to look like an Old Italian Renaissance Villa. Everything on the estate was made to look old and the inside of the estate was furnished with antiquities. He lived at this location only in the winter time. Currently the remaining 50 acres of the estate is owned by Miami-Dade County and is a museum that is open to the public.

Visiting the Vizcaya Gardens and Museum was an almost surreal experience. We visited on a Monday morning when there were very few people around. We were able to wander the gardens by ourselves and other than there being a few photo shoots on the grounds we were left to enjoy the tranquility of the formal gardens.

There was so much to explore and so many great photo opportunities at this estate. Unfortunately we were a little pressured for time considering we were leaving on our cruise that afternoon. None the less we had a great time.

Overall this was my favorite destination in Miami. The guided tour through the mansion was interesting and very educational and the estates décor and furnishings were beyond belief. The scenery, the gardens and the history made this an incredible place to visit. This is definitely one of the most amazing places that I’ve ever visited.

From journal Our Voyage to the Bahamas

Vizcaya Museum and Garden

  • May 28, 2002
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Wendypup from Kissimmee, Florida
This place is amazing. I seen quite a few mansion type museums and this one takes the cake. It takes a while to walk through the entire area, but the outside is just as beautiful as the inside. I really liked the boat dock and back porch views. Early morning or late afternoon are the best times to go.

From journal 7 days in Miami Beach

Vizcaya Museum and Garden

  • January 7, 2001
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Columbus from Miami, Florida
Vizcaya Museum and Garden

On your way to Coconut Grove you can stop at the Vizcaya Museum and Garden an Italian Villa. Formerly the state of James Deering the 10 acre villa is now a museum with 34 rooms furnished with European decorations. The use of cameras within the house is prohibited. Extensive formal gardens with pools and fountains contain sculpture from France and Italy. The museum is facing Biscayne Bay.

From journal Touring Coconut Grove

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