Florida travelguide: What are some sights you don't want to miss in Miami Beach, Florida? What makes them unique?
Miami Beach is not only a place of social and beachy entertainment, it's also a culture place showcasing history and heritage of the region. Here are some of the sights on Miami Beach that you don't want to miss.
* Bass Museum of Art. This museum off Dad Boulevard offers a great place to see some extraordinary European art. There are more than 500 paintings here that illustrate different styles from different periods.
* Holocaust Memorial. This memorial is emotional to visit. It illustrates a giant hand sticking out of the ground with people trying to climb to the top. But they don't reach the top and only slide to the bottom. This memorial is near the beaches.
* Atlantis Building. This landmark in Miami Beach is definitely something to see. This building was made famous by the television series Miami Vice. The building was created by Gianni Versace, a world-famous designer who was murdered in his Miami home just a few years ago. The Atlantis Building is found on Bricknell Avenue.
* Ziff Jewish Museum of Florida. This museum serves as a historic tribute to Jewish life. Henry Hohauser created the museum in 1936 and it has been an incredible sight for visitors to the city ever since. Here, you'll learn all about Jewish history through fine artifacts and artwork. This museum is at the southern end of Miami Beach.
* The Wolfsonian. This is an art tribute in Miami that became famous over the years. The man who created this museum, Mitchell Wolfson, Jr., started collecting artifacts and artwork from the time period 1885 to 1945 and featured it in his museum. One of the highlights here is a statue replica of the infamous "Wrestler" from the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games. This museum is found on Washington Avenue in Miami Beach and is a favorite among visitors and locals to the city.
