The Villa Vizcaya

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Florida’s Historical Mansion
Misael Alvarado
Keiser University

Off the coast of the Deering channel there is an estate that serves as a landmark of beauty and wealth. This of course is the Villa Vizcaya a, now museum, building that takes inspiration from European architecture. This was originally the estate of James Deering a founder of the International Harvester (Florida, 2004). The estate overlooks onto the ocean and is showered by sunlight during the day. The Villa Vizcaya is a Florida marvel that takes European architectural style and combines it with tropical climate architecture to create a masterpiece that everyone should behold with their own eyes.
The Villa Vizcaya shines bright on the coast of Florida; the estate
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The garden in Villa Vizcaya has a lake in the center of the garden. The lake in the center is completely calm it makes one feel as though they can walk across the water, it easily mirrors the sky and trees around the area. The garden is a pleasant stroll, having the refreshing breeze and the soothing sounds of waves crashing off into the distant, that allows a person to de-stress at the sight of vibrant green bushes and alluring landmarks. The gardens appear as a different location by the time of sunset. The terrace becomes a mystical journey the lake gleams a golden-like color and the trees appear to glisten, as though they were covered in glitter. It is a sight that makes everyone want to return over and over again. Outside of the mansion contains a priceless view that would not want to be missed by anyone, while the inside of the mansion contains a view that seems to be from a …show more content…
It lies in the perfect location for the sun to work directly with the mansion in creating its awesome beauty. The garden is vibrant and full of life and contains a small lake that glows golden when the time of day is just right. The interior features amazing décor and has rooms that give the visitors a perspective of the past with the priceless antiques. The small cave-like room features a pool that allows sunlight to light up the ceiling. This astonishing work of architecture is a masterpiece that uses its surrounding to enhance the area as a whole. The Villa Vizcaya is a trip that everyone has to see in person to truly appreciate its worth. When will you go down and

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