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Union of the World in Miami

Written By: joe - Jul• 19•10

Every city has to have its own claim to fame. This might be the best citrus, the biggest ball of string, or the highest building. Some cities, like Miami, have so many claims to fame that it’s impossible to recount them all, and the innovative population here is always reaching for new heights. Those who are visiting the best Miami spas , then, aren’t just in for a relaxing vacation, but the chance to see much, much more.

The superb restaurants and the exciting clubs make it a great place to relax during the day, and have an exciting time all night. But there’s more than this, too. As of this year, Miami is also the home to the largest bronze sculpture of Greek mythology in the world. It was unveiled at the end of January, 2010, and is a work that’s 26 feet high and weighs over 17,000 pounds.

A sculpture like that is a little hard to ignore, and it’s made for seeing. It’s the work of Spanish artist Gines Serran , whose mix of visual art and anthropology have won awards and commissions for a few decades. This work is intended to be a kind of partner to the Statue of Liberty. Called the Union of the World, it’s inspired by the possibility of world peace, and is a remarkable thing to behold.

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