Lightner Museum
One of two neighboring hotel buildings, constructed in the Spanish Neo-Renaissance style in 1887. Both buildings represent some of the earliest examples of poured concrete buildings in the world. Here was the largest indoor swimming pool in the world.
Spaceship Earth in Walt Disney World Resort
Enormous, 18 floors high ball-shaped structure, constructed in 1982 using numerous innovative technologies. The exposition inside informs about the history of science.
Pirate and Treasure Museum in St Augustine
One of the most interesting pirate-related museums in the world. Contains one of two remaining authentic Jolly Roger flags in the world, authentic pirate treasure chest and other valuables.
Coral Castle
An unusual stone structure, created by Latvian eccentric Edward Leedskalnin (Eduards Liedskalniņš) in the 1920ies. The structure includes stones, each weighing several tons. He built it alone, without the assistance of heavy machinery. For a while, this caused rumors about the supernatural forces of Leedskalnin, but now the construction technologies have been explained.
Cinderella Castle in Walt Disney World Resort
One of the most iconic buildings in the entertainment industry. This structure was built in 1971 and represents a fusion of different fairytale castles – both real and imaginary. This luxurious castle has 27 towers.
Bridge of Lions, St. Augustine
A beautiful bridge in Venetian Neo-Renaissance style, constructed in 1925 – 1927. Rebuilt in an extended version in 2010.
Bok Tower and its gardens
This 62 m tall tower was constructed in 1929 in Art Deco and Neo-Gothic styles, with lush ornamentation. Around the tower in the 1920ies has been set a beautiful garden.
Tampa Bay Hotel
Historical, pompous hotel building. Constructed in Moorish Revival style in 1888 – 1891. This structure marks the beginnings of the tourism industry in this part of Florida.
Ponce de Leon Hotel
One of two neighboring hotel buildings, constructed in the Spanish Neo-Renaissance style in 1887. Both buildings represent some of the earliest examples of poured concrete buildings in the world.
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
This enormous hotel building was built in 1954 as designed by Morris Lapidus. It is a significant monument in the post-war history of American architecture, an early example of Miami Modernist Architecture style.