Vizcaya Gardens, also known as Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, is a historic estate and museum located in Miami, Florida. The estate was built by industrialist James Deering in 1916 as a winter residence and is now open to the public as a museum. The estate is composed of ten acres of formal gardens and a Mediterranean-style villa filled with European decorative arts and furnishings.
The gardens at Vizcaya are considered some of the finest in the United States, featuring a variety of styles, including Italian Renaissance, Baroque, and classical styles. The gardens are filled with lush vegetation, fountains, and pools, and are surrounded by beautiful views of Biscayne Bay. Visitors to the gardens can take guided tours to learn more about the history of the estate and its gardens, as well as the European art and architecture on display in the villa.