Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Miami, Florida

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Location: Miami, Florida
Category: Historical Places

About

Overview

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a breathtaking Gilded Age estate on Biscayne Bay in Miami. The former winter home of James Deering, it is a National Historic Landmark known for its Italian Renaissance architecture and expansive gardens.

Details

The estate features a Main House filled with European art and furnishings, surrounded by ten acres of formal gardens and a mangrove shoreline. It serves as a window into Miami's early 20th-century history and is a popular cultural destination.