Plaza de España

The Plaza de España in Miami Beach features a distinctive, elevated courtyard framed by intricate, hand-painted ceramic tiles that replicate classic Spanish patterns. Built during the nineteen twenties as part of the Mediterranean Revival movement, the plaza served as a central gathering point for residents seeking a connection to Old World architecture. When the original developer commissioned the tiles, he insisted they be imported directly from Seville to ensure the authenticity of the colors, which still catch the bright Florida sunlight today.