What should art lovers see in the Capital of Latin America?
Why Miami?
This metropolitan city on the Atlantic coast, Florida has much to offer. Its size and diversity, unlike in any other city, enable you to see whatever your soul desires. There is much more in Miami than palm trees, water and heat. Art lovers from all around the world choose to spend their holidays right here, and for a good reason. Explore what this multicultural city is offering. Here’s what you shouldn’t miss visiting if you enjoy contemporary, classical and street art and design, as well as learning about different cultures.
Wynwood Arts District
This center of contemporary art became really popular over the past few years. Almost all Wynwood’s walls are covered in graffiti and other forms of art – this is really a beautiful sight for all those who enjoy street art projects. Young artists can find their inspiration right here, in over seventy galleries and museums. Creative people all around the world come here to collaborate with each other, inspired with the surroundings. Painters, musicians, and designers – they are all in Wynwood during Art Basel, presenting and creating their artistic creations. Enjoy those gallery nights on the busy streets of this district in Miami, the streets that are said to be an outdoor street art museum.
Little Havana
Enjoy Hispanic culture and arts in Little Havana, while you are visiting one of many street cafes where you can have a cup of hot, fresh Cuban coffee while street musicians play Cuban music. This is one colorful little Paradise where you can have a lot of fun while you enjoy your view – murals, cigar rollers do their work, many art galleries. They will show you how you don’t have to be fancy and weirdly dressed to be considered a true artist. These people’s creativeness is surfacing from day to day, so don’t miss to see how they live their lives. If you have that opportunity, go watch a show at Tower Theater and visit gallery nights on Fridays. Long walks on the walkway called Walkway of the Stars will be a unique experience you can only have in Calle Ocho – art galleries, restaurants, cigar shops and a lot more things, typical to Latin America.
Little Haiti
Get familiar with the Haitian culture in Miami’s neighborhood, little Haiti. Have a taste of their national food, visit art galleries and listen to Indie music right in this part of Miami, where people are eager to show you a bronze statue they are proud of – General Toussaint L'Ouverture. While you are here, visit Little Haiti Cultural Center and enjoy dance and theater shows that you won’t regret watching. This authentic neighborhood off the beaten track is slowly gaining popularity. If you like learning about different cultures, you should definitely go to Little Haiti.
Liberty city
Liberty city or Modern City, as some refer to it, was once home to many famous people like boxer Muhammad Ali, actor Mickey Rourke and other celebrities. This district, with a lot of history behind it nowadays offers a lot of street art, honoring some African-American activists and heroes like Martin Luther King Jr. There is even a boulevard named after him where Liberty square or the “Pork and Beans” public housing apartment complex is located. Music artists, who wish to come here, should definitely visit reopened Lyric Theater or “Little Broadway”, where some great musicians like Aretha Franklin and Patti LaBelle used to perform. Art festivals held in Liberty City are a must see sensation all artists dream to visit – the unique, vivid atmosphere of these events will be remembered for the rest of your lives.
Design District
This posh district offers a lot of futuristic and contemporary designs and architecture that will make your jaws drop. Its 130 art galleries, creative stores, antique stores, bars and restaurants will leave you speechless. Haute Couture shopping in the Design District, right after you finished your tour in a nearby unusual gallery? All this and more is available for you in Miami’s Design District. Annual and monthly exhibits makes this place even more interesting for tourists from all around the world. Go on and have a taste of that luxury life even just for a short period.
Before you pack your bags and head to Miami, you need to make proper arrangements and reservations for your staying. There is a great number of cheap Miami hotels in which you can make reservations for your stay.