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Casa Casuarina: the block Gianni Versace turned into a palace.
· 2 min read · Miami Beach
In 1992 Gianni Versace bought a crumbling 1930s building on Ocean Drive, poured a fortune into mosaics, gold and a marble pool, and turned Casa Casuarina into the most photographed home in Miami Beach. His presence made the strip a global fashion stage, and the mansion is still the block's icon.
Mosaics, gold, and a marble pool
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Quick answers
- What is the Versace mansion on Ocean Drive?
- In 1992 Gianni Versace bought a crumbling 1930s building on Ocean Drive, poured a fortune into mosaics, gold and a marble pool, and turned Casa Casuarina into the most photographed home in Miami Beach. His presence made the strip a global fashion stage, and the mansion is still the block's icon.