Discovered in 1998, during an archaeological survey of a construction site, the Miami Circle or the Brickell Point is the only known prehistoric architecture in the US. The site features a perfect circle about 38 feet (11 meters) and 24 mysterious holes carved into the limestone. Research suggests that the site could date back to between 1800 and 2000 years. Often nicknamed the Stonehenge of America, the versions about its origin range from aliens, to native Indians to sewage systems. The Miami Circle was declared a part of the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 2002 and enlisted as U.S. National Historic Landmark in 2009.
In the heart of Miami lies a charming neighborhood which can safely be called a dainty replica of Cuba. A well-known landmark in Miami, the neighborhood started being called Little Havana in the 1960s when scores of Cuban immigrants began to call the area home. Here, every turn of the winding street reveals a wealth of boutiques, cigar shops and authentic Cuban eateries splashed in vibrant greens, yellows and tangerines. Accentuated by the meandering Miami River, Little Havana is a stunning hive of cultural and communal activities, which essentially take place in Calle Ocho. Further dotted with parks (like the Domino Park) and several other attractions like the Tower Theater and the Walk of Fame honoring Cubans like Celia Cruz and Gloria Estefan, this quaint neighborhood is also a hub of musical performances, cultural fairs and major events like the Calle Ocho Festival. Havana's exuberant old-world charm comes alive in all its glory at this neighborhood which bears a stirring testimony to its ambitious Cuban inhabitants.
Located in a nicely landscaped street median in Little Havana, the Cuban Memorial Plaza commemorates Cuba's struggle for freedom over the years. With a 16 foot long (5 meters) map of the island of Cuba, statues of the Virgin Mary, Tony Izquierdo, and monuments dedicated to the Bay of Pigs invasion, and the Cuban Independence Wars, this memorial provides a glimpse at the Cuba's struggle throughout history.
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