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Dali and Downtown
Take In the Surreal
Salvador Dali Museum Video
Go on a surreal adventure as you wander through the Salvador Dali Museum here.
When you are ready for a change from the beach, head to the most comprehensive museum exhibit of the great Spanish surrealist artist, Salvador Dali. Located on the scenic St. Petersburg waterfront, the Salvador Dali Museum houses numerous, oils, watercolors, sketches, sculptures and other objects of art, more than 2,500 items in total.
Most Dali novices are surprised to learn that the artist was so much more than a noted surrealist. In his early years, Dali's works are full of wonderful landscapes, portraits and still lifes. His later works astound with fascinating double images and immense religious paintings. Of the 18 so-called "Masterworks" produced by Dali, six are located in the St. Petersburg museum.
Given the surrealist artist's penchant for eye trickery, this museum also offers kids a playful introduction to fine art. Ask for the Surreal Family Guide which directs kids through the museum and points out interesting facts about the art and the artist.
Dedicated solely to Dali, the museum's mission is to protect and preserve this unique collection, making it available for the enjoyment and education of all people, and to enhance public appreciation of Dali, one of the most significant artists of the twentieth century. The museum also features temporary exhibits of other artists relating to Dali and surrealism. The musueum also hosts many interesting Dali related events.
Get Downtown
After visiting the museum, you'll want to check out picturesque downtown St. Petersburg, only minutes from the museum. Featuring seven miles of beautifully preserved downtown waterfront parks, the area makes for a perfect leisurely stroll along the shoreline.
A walk along downtown St. Petersburg's bayfront sets the mood for a vacation that's as cultural as it is heartwarming. Many early city homes and buildings were originally built in a Mediterranean Revival-style meant to draw on the waterfront's healthy sea air and beauty. The beautifully restored Rennaisance Vinoy hotel is a perfect example of this architectural trend. This pedestrian friendly city center has enjoyed a revival in recent years, and gleaming new skyscrapers dot the waterfront.
St. Petersburg is alive with art galleries, sidewalk cafes and many other museums, including the newly renovated Museum of Fine Arts. Wander through the
unique antique shops and one-of-a-kind curio shops along Central Avenue or at the Pier. Or visit Baywalk, an outdoor shopping center with a variety of retail and restaurant options, as well as a movie theater complex. The city is is also home to many outdoor art and music events, including the Honda Grand Prix, the Mainsail Art show, the Festival of States parades, Theater Under the Stars, the Caribbean Summer festival and much more.
At night, things heat up. Bars and restaurants come alive and every first Friday of the month, the city hosts a big block party along Central Avenue, complete with live jazz, food, drinks and dancing in the street.
So, do Dali and do downtown.
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