Coral Gables — Miami's Architectural Treasure

Coral Gables is a city that encourages long lunches and very expensive shopping. It was founded in 1925. It is distinguished by its beauty and excellent grooming. Therefore, it is often called simply “the beautiful city.”

Now Coral Gables is full of restaurants, luxury shops, and interesting attractions. The abundance of galleries and theaters forms the basis of the cultural life of local residents and foreigners visiting the city. But the main advantage that Coral Gables has is its beautiful architecture, the style of which belongs to the Mediterranean Renaissance.

Things to do in Coral Gables

In 1973, Coral Gables became one of the first cities in Florida to be subject to a special ordinance for the preservation of historic buildings. Since then, most of the buildings in the area have been under protection.

Here are a few must-see places:

• The Coral Gables Museum will introduce you to the culture and architecture of the resort. Here you can learn more about the biography of the city's founder, George Merrick. This museum is housed in an old building whose architecture clearly reflects the American economic depression era.
• Americas Collection — the gallery will allow you to join the culture, which contains many works, among which there are examples of contemporary painting, made in different genres, and paintings by famous artists of Latin America.
• Virginia Miller Galleries is another local gallery that will be of interest to culture lovers. The year of its opening was 1974. Since then, she has often exhibited bold works in photography as well as painting. In the gallery you can see the creations of North American and Latin American painters.
• Coral Way is the city's boulevard, which contains the most interesting old buildings that may be of interest to tourists. These include the Venetian Pool and Merrick's House. In its center is the Miracle Mile street, a short street that attracts residents and guests with an abundance of boutiques. It also features a huge variety of various salons, jewelry stores and art galleries.

Attractions

• Biltmore Hotel
  An important cultural landmark that Coral Gables can boast of. This is a luxurious architectural monument with the largest pool in the United States and original interior finishes. Its grandeur is emphasized by hand-painted interiors, marble floors, and powerful columns.
• Venetian Pool
  Belongs to the favorite places for leisure among locals and tourists. It is one of the most beautiful pools in the world, combining Italian-style waterfalls with exotic plants. During summer nights, it is filled with fresh water flowing from underground. The Venetian pool was created in the 1920s as an exotic leisure spot. It operates without closing days.
• Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
  Located nearby, in the neighboring town of Coconut Grove. This is a magnificent villa, also built in the style of Mediterranean Renaissance. The tour of Vizcaya Villa leaves an unforgettable impression. It is situated on the coast of Biscayne Bay and was built in 1916.

Shopping, restaurants and hotels

The shopping center in Coral Gables should be considered the Shops at Merrick Park, which has more than 100 retail outlets, including boutiques of world-famous luxury brands. It’s easy to find an establishment offering delicious food:

• El Chalan is a very popular inexpensive cafe among tourists, offering dishes from Peruvian cuisine. Although the laminated menu containing photos of dishes looks cheap, the dishes themselves are quite high quality.
• Miss Saigon is another similar Vietnamese cafe that may be of interest.
• Francesco is a more pompous and expensive restaurant with snow-white fabrics, exquisite decorations and amazing dishes, again from Peruvian cuisine.

The best hotels are the Westin Colonnade and the Biltmore. They boast the most qualified staff as well as the most comfortable rooms. The service at these hotels makes staying in Coral Gables comfortable and enjoyable for everyone.

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