Coral Gables
Definition
A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, located southwest of Downtown Miami, famous for its Mediterranean Revival architecture, tree-lined streets, and as the home of the University of Miami.
A planned community developed in the 1920s by George Merrick, characterized by ornate gates, canals, and a whimsical blend of Spanish, Italian, and Moorish architectural influences.
Examples
After navigating the enchanted streets of Coral Gables, he declared it the only place where peacocks strut like they own the neighborhood.
She splurged on a weekend getaway to Coral Gables, only to spend it debating if the banyan trees were photobombing her selfies on purpose.
In Coral Gables, even the bus stops look like portals to a forgotten European village, making rush hour feel suspiciously romantic.
He proposed to her under one of Coral Gables' iconic coral rock gates, proving that architecture can be the ultimate wingman.