He roamed Europe to find the finest of period pieces for his mansion. They offer visitors a glimpse of life in high society during an earlier age. It is furnished with period furniture and artwork from the 15 th to the 19 th centuries. The formal Italian gardens cover more than 10 acres with beautiful plants and dramatic fountains and statuary. Vizcaya was the site of the 1994 Summit of the Americas and has been visited by scores of dignitaries - from Pope John Paul II to Queen Elizabeth to American presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton.
Special accommodations are available for wheelchair-bound visitors.