This Italianate Palace was actually built at the beginning of the twentieth century even though it looks much, much older!

A really interesting place to visit with its architecture and elaborate detail – and fascinating to try and work out just how they managed to make it look so genuinely 16th century.

The beautifully landscaped gardens compliment the style and offer a nice respite from the bustling city of Miami around.

3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL

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Daily tours run by local volunteer enthusiasts from the South Beach architectural preservation society. Excellent on history of art deco buildings and styles, visits to some buildings and gives a great intro to SoBe.

Ocean Drive, South Beach

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The Miami Design Preservation League organizes some excellent tours of the art deco area in South Beach.

www.mdpl.org/

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Vizcaya Villa is a Rennaisance-style house built in 1916 by James Deering, a wealthy industrialist, in Biscayn Bay. It is enchanting, furnished with original antiques and artwork from all over the world, and the beautifully kept gardens are a delight to wander around. Knowledgeable guides enhance the visit. There is a pleasant cafe in the garden with reasonably priced good food.

3251 South Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 3312; tel: 305 250 9133

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