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Miami's only "National Historic Landmark" is also a wedding photography spot

Listed as a "National Historic Landmark" along with the "Statue of Liberty" and "Golden Gate Bridge", the "Vizcaya Museum and Gardens" is recognized as one of the important cultural heritages of the American golden age with its tranquil and peaceful cultural atmosphere and breathtaking natural scenery. "National Historic Landmark" (NHL) refers to cultural properties of national importance. As the most important historical sites in the United States, these buildings, sites, areas, structures, and objects have unique value or quality in interpreting American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and cultural heritage. National Historic Landmarks are the official recognition of the importance of national historical heritage by the US federal government. This building, built by an American tycoon 100 years ago, is a comprehensive and integrated building that has hosted many social celebrities such as Queen Elizabeth II, Pope Paul II, and President Reagan; movies like Iron Man have also been filmed here. This was once the winter retreat of Mr. James Deering, a major American agricultural machinery tycoon, covering thirty acres. The mansion is based on Mediterranean style, incorporating local Florida style and Cuban style palace architecture, with three floors above ground and one underground, the mansion has seventy rooms, each decorated very exquisitely, different styles, accompanied by the owner's collection of old antiques from around the world. The mansion is surrounded by a delicate Italian-style garden, where you can see the art atmosphere of ancient Rome and Greece, there is a canal at the back, which could be boated in the past. The private dock by the sea also has a unique stone boat, which can be walked directly from the hall. The protagonist retired in 1909, and the title he was admired in society was not an entrepreneur, but an art connoisseur, antique collector, social activist, international traveler... In 1925, the protagonist died of a sudden heart attack on a cruise ship. He was unmarried throughout his life, and after his death, the Vizcaya estate was inherited by his two nieces. In 1952, the heirs donated the Vizcaya estate to the local government. Soon, it was turned into a museum and opened to the public. Listening to the protagonist's story, looking at this garden directly connected to the sea, where seabirds inhabit, is also a lot of emotion. Now this place equivalent to China's "National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit" is fully open to the public. There are quite a few newlyweds taking wedding photos in the garden today, they are flying around like butterflies. My lens just happened to make up a variety of colors such as yellow, red, blue, and purple. However, the fat girl in the red skirt doesn't look like a bride no matter how you look at it. After asking, I found out that she was taking "coming-of-age" photos, and her parents were accompanying her with her younger brother. Knowing that we are tourists from China, they let me take enough photos. Bless the little beauty with the crown, life is as blooming as this garden!
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Posted: Jan 20, 2024
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