2. Is the largest metropolitan area in FloridaIs the largest metropolitan area in Florida It is situated on the Atlantic coastIt is situated on the Atlantic coast Population: 2,363,600Population: 2,363,600

3. Julia Tuttle When Julia Tuttle arrived at the Miami River in 1891, she saw the potential for this site for commerce. She convinced Henry Flagler to extend the railway to Miami This resulted in founding Miami in 1896

4. Art Deco district It is characterized by its rounded corners and geometric neon lights The walls of buildings are painted turquoise, pink, and lavender

5. South Beach Has pretty beaches Attracts tourists from all over the world

6. Saint Bernard de Clairvaux This old Spanish monastery was originally constructed in Segovia Spain between 1133 and 1141.This old Spanish monastery was originally constructed in Segovia Spain between 1133 and 1141. It was transported to Florida, Rebuilt, piece by piece in Miami in 1954It was transported to Florida, Rebuilt, piece by piece in Miami in 1954

7. Little Havana Many of the Cuban residents in this neighborhood fled to Florida in the 1960 and preserve their heritage today.Many of the Cuban residents in this neighborhood fled to Florida in the 1960 and preserve their heritage today.

8. Freedom Tower In the 1960’s and 70’s many Cuban immigrants came to the US by way of this tower

9. The Miami Dade cultural center This historical museum is found in the south of FloridaThis historical museum is found in the south of Florida It contains an art museum and a public libraryIt contains an art museum and a public library

10. Museum of Latin American Art In this museum in Little Havana the art of Latin American, Caribbean and Spanish artists can be foundIn this museum in Little Havana the art of Latin American, Caribbean and Spanish artists can be found.

11. La Gran Opera de la Florida This is the main opera company in Florida In 1965 Luciano Pavarotti sang for the first time in the United States here.

12. The Olympic Theatre Built in 1926 The interior of this theater is decorated in an atmospheric style with stars and clouds Concerts, Dance recitals and theater productions are presented here

13. A festival dedicated to the romantic past of CubaA festival dedicated to the romantic past of Cuba A 3 day celebration of Cuban heritage with art, music, food, and displays.A 3 day celebration of Cuban heritage with art, music, food, and displays.

14. Calle Ocho festival Most famous Hispanic festival in the countryMost famous Hispanic festival in the country Celebrated in March and has fireworks, food and entertain- mentCelebrated in March and has fireworks, food and entertain- ment.

15. The Goombay festival One of the numerous festivals in Miami that is dedicated to the Caribbean people of the city.

16. The Theater of Fine Arts Situated on Calle Ocho, this theater presents dramas and Cuban comedies for the Hispanic communities

17. Domino Park Also known as Maximo Gomez park The Little Havana community play dominoes here

18. Hispanic Branch Library This public library in Miami Dade established in 1976, is dedicated to the Hispanic Community of Miami The majority of the books and documents are in Spanish

19. The Orange Bowl Stadium Football and Soccer stadium Can hold more than 82,000 spectators

20. Windsurfing Aquatic sport that is popular in Miami

21. Jai Alai Similar to lacrosse The players use baskets to trap and throw a ball This sport originated in the Basque country of Spain

22. Questions 1.In what years did many refugees flee from Cuba to Florida? 2.What district in Miami is characterized for the use of geometric neon signs? 3.What is the name of the woman who planned and founded Miami? 4.What is the population of Miami? 5.What is the name of the old monastery that was transported to Miami from Segovia, Spain?

23. Questions 6.When was the Olympic theater constructed? 7.What is the name of the festival dedicated to celebrating the romantic past of Cuba? 8.In what place did Luciano Pavoratti sing for the first time in the US? 9.What is the name of the most famous hispanic celebration in the country? 10.What is the other name of Maximo Gomez park?