Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens, Australia

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Year: 1880.

Fans of architectural attractions are sure to be impressed by the Royal Exhibition Building, located in the suburban area of Melbourne. Together with Carlton gardens, it represents the great architectural, historical, aesthetic, and social value. The beautiful garden is an example of landscape art. It has been set more than a hundred years ago. It is full of rare species of trees, including century-old plane trees, rare oaks and cedars, as well as amazing evergreens. Each year, the garden is decorated with flower beds. Artificial lakes make the place wonderful.

There are several important cultural institutions on the territory of Carlton Gardens, such as the Melbourne Museum and Royal Exhibition Building. The latter is also a cultural monument of world importance. The building was constructed in 1880. It impresses with its scale and exquisite architecture. Since opening, the exhibition center was used for the most important events. Like at the end of the 19th century, today it is characterized by luxurious design.

In 1984, Melbourne was visited by Queen Elizabeth II. After that, the center was awarded the royal status. A first large-scale reconstruction was begun that time. Today, the Royal Exhibition Building is still used for conferences and exhibitions; the world-famous Melbourne Flower Fair is held there too. A visit to one of the cultural events in the Royal Exhibition Center and walk through its gardens will provide a lot of impressions.

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Supermarket: 'Exhibition Street IGA X-press' in 0.44 km

Parking: 'Melbourne Museum Car Park' in 0.22 km

Apotheek: 'Association of Hospital Pharmacists' in 0.43 km

Police station: 'Former Russell Street Police Headquarters' in 0.58 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Epocha Restaurant' in 0.26 km

Railway station: 'Parliament Station' in 0.92 km

Nearest airports:
» Tullamarine Airport MEL - in 18 km

» Moorabbin Airport MBW - in 21 km

» Avalon Airport AVV - in 50 km

» Albury Airport ABX - in 261 km

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