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Coral Gables

City of Coral Gables' Venetian Pool

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  • 2701 De Soto Blvd.
    Coral Gables, Florida 33134
    (305) 460-5356
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Local Secrets, Big Finds 2007 Pick

  • January 21, 2008
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Local Secrets from New York, New York
"The Venetian Pool is ""most likely the only swimming pool to be on the National Register of Historic Places."" Formed from a coral rock quarry in 1923, it represents the history of Miami’s development. The pool is centrally located in the Coral Gables neighborhood, and as clichéd as it may sound, it’s ""fun for the whole family."" The 820,000-gallon pool is fed with cool, fresh water daily and features two waterfalls, coral caves, and grottos. The surrounding buildings appropriately showcase Venetian-style architecture, designed by Denman Fink, the uncle of the founding father of Coral Gables, George Merrick. Note: guests must be three-years or older to enter.
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Venetian Pool

  • January 11, 2001
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Columbus from Miami, Florida
The Venetian Pool was one of the first creations in the city of Coral Gables. Carved in the coral rock in 1923 to form this Venetian type lagoon, with caves and a sandy beach. It has a capacity of 820,000 gallons of water and is open every day except Mondays. Gift shop within the premises.

From journal Coral Gables, a city within Miami

Venetian Pool

  • November 7, 2000
  • Rated 4 of 5 by AnaMH from South Florida, Florida
The Venetian pool may be the most unique swimming pool built in the world. It was built in 1923 from coral rock quarry. It is fed daily from fresh spring water and has an 820,000-gallon capacity. The pool has two waterfalls and several coral caves. This has been one of my favorites to visit throughout my life. The landscape and building surrounding the pool are magnificent in themselves. The area is like being in Venice with several loggias, porticos, an island, a beach, and stone bridge.

The pool has always been popular throughout its history and currently remains so with swimmers, wedding parties and for special events. I use to like coming here instead of visiting the beach since parking and the traffic were not anywhere as busy as the beach. Be sure to visit the pool at nighttime for a different feel.

From journal Coral Gables - Food, Shopping & Home town fun

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