thumb|Kids diving off rock hill at the Venetian Pool tourist attraction in [[Coral Gables, Florida in the 1940s]]

Venetian Pool is a historic U.S. public swimming pool located in Coral Gables, Florida. Completed in 1924, it was designed by Phineas Paist with Denman Fink.

Venetian Pool has gone through several phases. A large additional island was created to allow Venetian-style gondolas to dock alongside, though the gondolas were later removed. A high diving platform was constructed above the grand waterfall and was also later torn down. Early in its history, the pool was regularly drained completely to permit the Miami Symphony to perform in it, taking advantage of the quarry's natural acoustic qualities. In 2001, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Coral Gables, the pool was once again drained for an orchestral performance. A 1989 renovation restored many of the pool's original features.

Admission

Admission varies, depending on whether or not the guest is a Coral Gables resident. For residents 13 years and older, admissions prices are $6.50. Any children ranging from ages 3 to 13 have an admissions price of $5.50. Non-residential children must pay $16 and adults $21 for admission. At the venue, lawn chairs and life jackets are readily available.

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Venetian Pool 02.jpg|Entrance gate

Venetian Pool 20.jpg|Entrance building with greenery

Venetian Pool 03.jpg|View of pool through railings

Venetian Pool 09.jpg|Mooring post and waterfall

Venetian Pool 10.jpg|View of pool through entrance building

Venetian Pool 19.jpg|Mooring post, island and pool

Venetian Pool 17.jpg|Main buildings with pool and island

Venetian Pool 18.jpg|Island with bridge

Venetian Pool 16.jpg|Waterfall and pool

Venetian Pool 04.jpg|Main building and greenery

Venetian Pool 06.jpg|Fountain and hanging ceiling lamp

Venetian Pool 05.jpg|Fountain in main building

Venetian Pool 12.jpg|Interior gallery of main building

Venetian Pool 01.jpg|Trellis gallery

Venetian Pool 13.jpg|Door leading to water fountain in main building

Venetian Pool 08.jpg|Landscaped path around pool

Venetian Pool 07.jpg|Shrubbery, trees and pool

Venetian Pool 11.jpg|Waterfall and main building

Venetian Pool 15.jpg|General view of buildings and pool

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References

  • The Official Coral Gables Venetian Pool Website
  • Aerial color image of Venetian Pool