The Venetian Pool – Coral Gables, Florida

Type of Attraction: Historic Pool

Highlights: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Venetian Pool is a beautiful, 820,000-gallon pool that was carved out of a coral rock quarry in 1923. Nestled within a residential area of Coral Gables and surrounded by Venetian-style architecture, the Venetian Pool is fed daily with crystal-clear spring water and features abundant waterfalls, grottos, caves made of coral and a diving platform. Note: Children under 3 are not admitted to the facility.

Hours: Seasonal hours; call ahead before visiting

Admission: Adults, $9.50; Ages 3-12, $5.25 (April through October); Adults, $6.25; Ages 3-12; $3.25 (November through March

Parking: Free

Address: 2701 DeSoto Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida

Phone Number: (305) 460-5356

Directions: The Venetian Pool lies four blocks South of Coral Way near the center of Coral Gables (intersection of Granada, DeSoto, Toledo and Almeria.

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