Venetian Pool
Venetian pool opened in 1924 as venetian casino was created from a 4 acres 16 000 m 2 old coral rock quarry abandoned in 1921.
Venetian pool. The city has reevaluated its reopening plans for the venetian pool and the war memorial youth center fitness center and has decided to postpone the opening of these facilities until a later date. Venetian pool a venetian style lagoon carved out of coral rock this historic landmark and swimming pool features caves stone bridges and waterfalls. Carved from a rock quarry this beautiful and unique pool dates back to the year of 1924. Our most popular tours and activities.
The venetian pool is an aquatic facility unlike any other in the country. Venetian pool 2701 de soto boulevard coral gables fl 33134 305 460 5306. The venetian pool is a public swimming pool in coral gables. Originally opened as the venetian casino back in 1924 the pool was created from an empty rock quarry that was used to harvest the limestone for building up the.
Call for information on rates and hours of operation. Children must be 38 inches tall or show proof that they are 3 years old. The venetian pool is the only swimming pool on the national register of historic places and has been serving the city of coral gables and many many tourists since 1924. The pool was founded by george merrick as part of the development of coral gables which was created in mediterranean revival style and utilized a large amount of coral for ornamental features of the community.
One of the only pool to be included in national register of historic places the venetian pool is also one of the largest freshwater pools in united states which is fed 820 000 gallons of spring. Get the full experience and book a tour. 889 reviews 4 of 27 things to do in coral gables.