Monuments Across Miami

By Celine Moore


There are five great monuments in Miami that are noted on the US list of Nationwide Significant Landmarks, an amazing tool for anyone anyone searching for unique places to experience and has a wish to discover more about the history of the U.S..

Freedom Tower

Maybe the most widely recognized of the Miami monuments is Freedom Tower. Commonly referred to as the Ellis Island of Miami, Freedom Tower is where many Cubans came to immigrate to the U. S.. The tower was donated to Miami Dade College and is now used frequently to host art displays. This landmark is found in the heart of Miami is beautiful and an ideal spot for photographs.

Miami Biltmore Hotel and Private Club

The Miami Biltmore is a luxury unlike all others. The spa services, the superbly maintained golf course, unparalleled dining experiences (such as Palme d'Or, which was ranked best overall experience by Zagat), the Biltmore Culinary Academy (where celebrity cooks give hands on lessons to guests), all combine to give an elegant and refined experience for any visitor.

Ferdinand Magellan-United States Car No. 1

One of the Miami monuments that is at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum is the Ferdinand Magellan, the 1st Presidential Rail Car. While the original interior of the train is no longer available for public viewing the long history of this car makes it an important part of American History. This car was one of the last few surviving private train cars that were ever built and it is the sole passenger car on the registrar of National Historic Landmarks. The Gold Coast Railroad Museum is a cheap and interesting place to swiftly learn much about American History. Anyone with a healthy interest in trains will have an excellent time having a hands-on experience with the retired train cars and a great opportunity to ride some of the trains that've been restored so they can be viewed by patrons.

The Miami Circle At Brickell Point Site

This landmark is an archaeological site of the Tequesta Indians from 2000 years ago. A perfect circle cut into the rock is a site to behold. The park is quiet and totally open, featuring a unique waterfront and a great place for a a relaxing afternoon inside of the busy city. This is one of the more recent monuments in Miami to be inducted to the National Register of Historic Places. Tours of the burial sites are presented by the Historic Museum of Southern Florida.

Vizcay Museum And Gardens

Monuments in Miami such as the Vizcay Museum and Gardens, give the culture of Miami its unique flavor. This museum belongs to Miami-Dade county and the pretty design, architecture and plants make it a stunning location for amateur and experienced photographers alike. The gardens are full of stunning rare and exotic plants that are maintained superbly. The open air house has been the home of several influential Americans over history and renovated multiple times with lush accouterments each time.




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