Vizcaya Museum & Gardens in Miami, Florida is a stunning cultural treasure filled with stories of creativity and innovation. Built in 1916, this Italian Renaissance-style villa and gardens set on Biscayne Bay, was the luxurious winter home of industrialist James Deering. The Vizcaya mansion has 34 rooms arranged around a central courtyard. Its meticulously landscaped gardens, bayfront terrace and the house itself make up a total of 43 acres. Visitors can explore the historic Main House, lush gardens, and charming Vizcaya Village. The place is filled with an impressive collection of European furniture and art spanning the 15th to the 19th centuries. Vizcaya’s 10 acres of gardens show Italian and French fountains, pools, sculptures, rare orchids, and an ornately carved barge featuring female figures. Don't miss the opportunity to discover hidden treasures like the magical peacock statues by Gaston Lachaise or embark on a behind-the-scenes tour of the estate's secret doors.