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This Historic Mansion In Miami Feels Like The Most Picturesque Fairy Tale Palace

This might be the most magical mansion we've ever seen!
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Many of us have fantasized at least once about the fairy tale mansion we'd build if we had unlimited funds. Something that feels fancy and foreign yet has a familiar, whimsical charm. There's a historic mansion turned museum in Miami that provides all of that whimsey - and it looks like it came straight out of the pages of a fairy tale storybook.

The Vizcaya Museum & Gardens have the capability of bippity-boppity boo-ing you into your fairy tale feels. With over 38,000 square feet of European-inspired architecture and gardens on a 43-acre plot, you'll feel like you're the queen of your own Florida Story as you explore over 54 rooms in the historic main house.

The museum has the most stunning walls of stained glass windows that give you a colorful view out into the mazelike gardens, lush greenery, intricate ironwork, fountains and stone features. Words truly cannot do the beauty of this picturesque mansion justice.

You can check out some photos from the museum below; Swipe through the slide-shows to see all of the stunning shots from the Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, and they're just a slice of all the sights you can see here.

The museum wasn't always open to the public, but we're thankful that it is now so we can all admire this gem! The museum was originally known as Villa Vizcaya, and operated as the winter home of James Deering; Deering was an industrial executive in his family's harvesting company and became known internationally as a socialite and collector of ancient ornate antiques in the late 1800s and early 1900s; completely explains why his home is so over-the-moon gorgeous.

To visit this fairy tale wonderland, it's only $22 for adults, $15 for teens 13-17, $10 ages 6-12, or free for children under 6. They offer discounts for students with a valid ID, as well as for seniors or visitors in wheelchairs.

If you're ready to live out your fairy tale millionaire dreams at the most stunning slice of Florida history, the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens are located at 3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129. You can wander the winding corridors and maze-like gardens Wednesday through Monday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. The museum is closed on Tuesdays.

For more information about The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, check out their website here.