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Vizcaya Museum and Gardens


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 122 attractions in Miami
Traveler Description:
Built in 1916 as a winter retreat, this lavish villa is a tribute to the Italian Renaissance. The museum contains much of the original furnishings...... more » Built in 1916 as a winter retreat, this lavish villa is a tribute to the Italian Renaissance. The museum contains much of the original furnishings and artwork, and is surrounded by lush, formal gardens. « less
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Attraction type: Historic home, Garden, Art gallery, Other, Art museum
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: 3251 S Miami Ave Miami, FL 33129
Tel: 305-250-9133
Fax: 305-285-2004

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3 of 5 stars
funfun2   5 contributions
New Jersey
Sep 4, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

It's a beautiful place, both building and garden, but the building is not maintained very well. If you have never visited the mansions in Newport, RI, spending couple of hours there is not a bad idea, especially for the couples to take a romantic walk. This is someone's winter home. So it's not good to go in the summer, can't... more

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5 of 5 stars
Montysquirrel   1 contribution
USA
Aug 22, 2009

I just spent 4 days in Miami to grab some sun and fun and Vizcaya is like nothing else in the area. I felt like I was taking a trip to Italy in the middle of my beach vacation--and it's only 10 minutes from South Beach. The place is incredibly beautiful, with an amazing view of Biscayne Bay. My girlfriend... more

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5 of 5 stars
sbc77   7 contributions
raleigh, nc
Jul 1, 2009

Maybe people usually only go to Miami for beaches and partying, but I'm ashamed to say I never went to Vizcaya during my several previous trips. It's breathtaking and fascinating. Wish I'd known about it when I was planning my wedding. more

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4 of 5 stars
interiorsbyjeanine   10 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
Jun 30, 2009

We loved the home. The gardens lend itself to wonderful photo ops. more

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5 of 5 stars
DallasRay   113 contributions
dallas
Apr 18, 2009

I have to admit that I didn't see the need to see a big house in Miami, but two travel books (Frommer's and 1000 Places to See Before You Die) talked about it highly. I gave in and thought "why not"? Upon arrival, I was overwhelmed by its beauty. None of the photos do it justice. If only they allowed... more

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5 of 5 stars
hoskinsww   3 contributions
Deerfield Beach, Florida
Mar 21, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I've been to Vizcaya twice, and both times were fantastic. The only difference was one time the group tour guide was pretty good and informative, and the other time the woman was a total hack and gave no historical info on the home's details, just said how things were pretty. For the price the home and gardens are delightful. The... more

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3 of 5 stars
Enday   17 contributions
Paris, France
Mar 15, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Vizcaya is nice (bit expensive), and it's probably a cheap substitute for those who haven't made it to Europe... But you don't go to Miami for this... (you go for the beaches). more

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4 of 5 stars
PeterBToronto   25 contributions
Toronto
Feb 20, 2009

Gorgeous; in a peaceful setting on the bay. Well worth the cost of the tour, for adults; children might be bored. Fabulous architecture, interesting history, great artifacts of the era, beautiful gardens. Well worth two hours. Peter [--] more

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5 of 5 stars
Short-n-Sassy   2 contributions
NW Arkansas
Feb 6, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We were there 1/21/09. As Seniors we only paid $10 each. Worth much more! Plenty of shaded Free parking. The mansion is magnificent. No two rooms are alike. The Gardens are huge and impressive! Amazingly this place had electricity, phones and a very modern bathroom in every Bedroom in 1914! There is only one Bathroom that you can actually see.... more

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4 of 5 stars
sweetiedahling   24 contributions
kansas city
Dec 23, 2008

This museum & garden is definately worth your time. The cost to tour the property is low....$15 with free parking ( compared to the $65 it costs to tour the Versace mansion). It is a little tricky to find but well worth the effort. The only thing I was disappointed in was the fact that you were not allowed to... more

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Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Address

3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129
Tel: 305-250-9133 Fax: 305-285-2004