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The Spanish architecture, lagoons and grottoes of the Venetian Pool, a public swimming pool at 2701 De Soto Blvd., reflect the lavish Coral Gables lifestyle of the 1920s; phone (305) 460-5306. Also of interest are the Dutch-South African, Chinese and French villages—internationally themed neighborhoods within Merrick's planned community that are now historic districts.
Coral Gables is home to the University of Miami and the annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art each January.
Visitor Centers
Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce 224 Catalonia Ave. Coral Gables, FL 33134. Phone:(305)446-1657
Things to Do
Coral Gables MuseumFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden