Fort Lauderdale

Stad · Florida, 🇺🇸 Verenigde Staten

Inwonertal 182.760

Oppervlakte 102 km²

Tijdzone America/New_York

Officiële website www.fortlauderdale.gov

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Fort Lauderdale Essentials

Known as the 'Venice of America' due to its extensive canal system, Fort Lauderdale features historic landmarks like the 1901 Stranahan House and the 35-acre Bonnet House Museum & Gardens. The city’s cultural hub includes the Museum of Discovery and Science and the NSU Art Museum. Outdoor highlights range from the coastal barrier island of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park to the sandy shores of Las Olas Beach. Shopping and dining are centered around Las Olas Boulevard and the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District.

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Notable Churches in Fort Lauderdale

This collection highlights the diverse religious landscape of Fort Lauderdale, ranging from historic downtown parishes to influential modern megachurches. Notable sites include All Saints Episcopal, founded in 1912, and Saint Anthony Catholic Church, the city's oldest Catholic parish established in 1921. The list also features the landmark Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, known for its significant media presence and towering architecture, alongside traditional Byzantine-style structures like Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, which hosts the city's annual Greek Festival.

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Museums & Art Galleries

Fort Lauderdale’s cultural landscape ranges from the 1901 Stranahan House, the city's oldest surviving structure, to the NSU Art Museum featuring extensive contemporary collections. Explore the 35-acre Bonnet House estate, learn about aquatic history at the International Swimming Hall of Fame, or view pre-war Packards at the Antique Car Museum. The Museum of Discovery and Science offers hands-on exhibits, while the Old Dillard Museum documents local African American heritage. For contemporary art, venues like ArtServe and The Bubble showcase emerging talent and live performances in repurposed industrial spaces.

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Parks & Outdoor Spaces

Fort Lauderdale’s outdoor spaces range from the coastal hammocks of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, where visitors can rent boats and fish, to the inland butterfly gardens and interpretive trails of Secret Woods Nature Center. The 35-acre Bonnet House Museum and Gardens preserves historic architecture and diverse ecosystems, while Flamingo Park offers a quiet neighborhood green space. The International Swimming Hall of Fame provides a unique look at aquatic sports history.

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Fort Lauderdale — Kaart

Praktische informatie

Valuta: Amerikaanse dollar USD $ · Betalen met kaart · Algemeen geaccepteerd
Noodnummers: 911 Politie · Ambulance · Brandweer
Elektriciteit: Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz

Talen: Engels
Kraanwater: Veilig om te drinken
Rijrichting: Rechts
Landnummer: +1