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Culture of Melbourne. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
Tourists limited in time should give preference to the famous Melbourne tram as its route runs through the most scenic and remarkable areas of the city that turns a common tram trip into an exciting and engaging city sightseeing tour. Those having enough of time for Melbourne exploration should pay more emphasis to sights and landmarks of this tourist destination.
In Melbourne, there is a wide variety of unusual places for walking to chose from. Have you ever been to an open-air art gallery? If you haven't, be sure to take a stroll through Rutledge … 
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To explore all the markets and shopping centers in Melbourne, you'll need more than one day full of walks. A must-have is Queen Victoria Market where the most popular and sought-after … Open
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The Richmond district will introduce the tourists into Vietnamese and Greek cultures meanwhile the St Kilda district is considered to be the concentration of European life and culture in Melbourne. Those wishing to learn the culture, traditions and way of life of local people should set off to the William Ricketts Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is an upscale exhibition presenting a collection of artworks of world famous sculpture and artist to the visitors. William Ricketts spent several years in central Australia and learned and explored the culture of aborigines. All of his artworks are anyway considering local folks.
Discovering the architecture of Melbourne from bird's eye view! Royal Exhibition, Government House, Shrine of Remembrance, Etihad Stadium, Eureka Tower, Flinders Street Station, all those monuments are defining the image of Melbourne … Open
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One of the symbols of Melbourne is Eureka Tower, the city's tallest structure with a height of 297 meters. Its construction was completed in 2006, Fender Katsalidis Architects Company worked on the tower's design. On the 88th floor, there is an observation deck offering an amazing panorama, which is certainly worth a visit. Another interesting skyscraper in the capital of Victoria is Melbourne Central Shopping Centre built in 1991. Architects from Bates Smart Company had a hand in the construction of the 246-meter skyscraper. Light House built in 2017 deserves mentioning too - as is clear from its name, it's best to take a walk around its area in the evening when it is beautifully illuminated.
State Library of Victoria, St Paul Cathedral, Rod Laver Arena, Rialto Towers, St. Patrick Cathedral, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for Melbourne … Open
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The Old Treasury building currently occupied by the Museum of Melbourne History deserves special mention. It is noteworthy for being built as a palazzo in 1862 with the money raised during the Gold Rush. The architect was 19-year-old John James Clark who was passionate about Renaissance architecture, and whose works later became wonderful examples of classical and neoclassical architectural styles (for example, the Treasury Building in Brisbane). During the construction of Curtin House, an architect entrusted with this business (Harry Norris) was inspired by an Italian palazzo, and as a result, a magnificent example of neo-Renaissance architecture was created.
Tourists come to Melbourne to make a walk on its beautiful streets, explore the remarkable places of this city and visit most beautiful parks and gardens in the country. There are really … Open
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The Floral Clock, the main attraction of Queen Victoria Gardens, is even more beautiful in the fall when everything flourishes here. There is a large number of interesting places to visit in the park. For example, the Shrine of Remembrance monument, the Tecoma Pavilion observation deck, as well as the already mentioned Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Another picturesque park - Fitzroy Gardens - accommodates many interesting sights introducing visitors to the Victorian era in the history of Australia. These include Cooks' Cottage - a house built by James Cook's parents in 1755, and another remarkable site is Model Tudor Village donated to the city by residents of London Borough of Lambeth.
Melbourne will enchant tourists with children with an assortment of entertainment and remarkable attractions. The city is celebrated for its cutting edge amusement parks. One of the most … Open
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Victoria Barracks building where troops of the British colonists were once based is was of great historical value. The Australian military office was headquartered here during the Second World War. Of interest is Ross House built at the beginning of the 20th century in American-Romanesque style untypical for Australia. Melbourne can offer some interesting museums to explore. Among them are the Melbourne Museum with its huge exposition of everything related to the city and the Immigration Museum that acquaints visitors with diasporas that exist in the capital of Victoria. Going to an interesting performance at the Southbank Theater, spend at least five minutes of your time admiring the architecture of the building built in 2009 by ARM Architecture. 
City tours, excursions and tickets in Melbourne and surroundings
Plan your own excursion through Melbourne: churches, museums and castles
State Library of Victoria, Melbourne
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» The State Library of Victoria is the central and largest library in the state of Victoria in Australia. Facts:» The Library boasts its collection of literature that consists of more than 1.5 million volumes of books and 16,000 periodicals.
» Among the treasures of the library are diaries of the city's founders, John Batman and John Pascoe Fawkner, as well as the works of Captain James Cook.
» The library building originally housed the National Gallery of Victoria and Melbourne Museum.
» On the lawn in front of the main entrance to the library, you can see a lot of tourists, staff of nearby offices and students of the University of Technology. This busy place is very popular among young people and is always crowded with tourists.
» Next to the building you can see several statues and monuments, including the statue of Sir Redmond Barry, the statue of St. George slaying the dragon, the statue of Joan of Arc and the sculpture of Charles La Trobe.
St Paul Cathedral, Melbourne
Location on the map: Facts:
» The St. Paul Cathedral is the largest Anglican cathedral situated in the heart of Melbourne. Facts:» The St. Paul Cathedral was built in the Gothic style; the famous English architect William Butterfield was the author of the project.
» The stone in the foundation of the cathedral was laid in 1880. The cathedral was consecrated on 22 January 1891. The majestic tower and the spire of the cathedral still weren’t ready till 1926.
» One of the main attractions of the church is the pipe organ imported from England; it’s regarded as one of the largest organs built in the 19th century. It’s considered one of the best surviving works of famous master T. Lewis.
» The spire of St. Paul Cathedral in Melbourne is the second tallest in the world of the Anglican Communion, second only to the cathedral in Salisbury.
Etihad Stadium, Melbourne
Location on the map: Facts:
» The Etihad Stadium is the first multi-purpose sports and entertainment center in Melbourne with a capacity of 55 thousand people. Facts:» The stadium has the ability to carry out sports, cultural and recreational activities in all weather conditions thanks to its retractable roof.
» The stadium was opened in 2000. Now it hosts more than 100 events annually, such as concerts, Australian or European football, rugby competitions or cricket cups.
» There are restaurants, cafes and bars in the entertainment area, and lots of shops close to the center.
» The Etihad Stadium was the venue for concerts of Bon Jovi, Eminem, U2, Andre Riez, Robbie Williams, AC/DC and many others.
St. Patrick Cathedral, Melbourne
Location on the map: Facts:
» Construction of the St. Patrick Cathedral began in 1858, and finally ended only in 1939. Facts:» The cathedral was built in the Gothic Revival style.
» The project of the building of the Cathedral was created by one of the most famous architects of the time, William Wardell.
» The length of the St. Patrick Cathedral is 103.6 m, and the height of the main spire is 105 m. The height of the two towers on each side of the main entrance is about 62 m.
» The St. Patrick Cathedral has the honorable status of Minor Basilica. Pope Paul VI has repeatedly visited the shrine, and he has even conducted a service there; in 1986, Pope John Paul II visited the St. Patrick Cathedral.
Flinders Street Station, Melbourne
Location on the map: Facts:
» Flinders Street Station is the oldest railway station in Australia, recognized as the national monument of architecture. After reconstruction and modernization of the station, its building has become an ornament and pride of the city. Facts:» This grand structure built in 1910 has a rich and interesting history.
» The amazing facade of the station building designed in Victorian style is decorated in gold tones. The large dome with a spire and a high clock tower with balustrades and sculptured columns is particularly notable.
» Melburnians and tourists often meet under the clock, referring to the building of the old station.
» Among the many rooms inside the station building, the magnificent ballroom is particularly popular among residents and tourists.
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What to visit during two-day excursion in Melbourne
Federation Square
Where: Federation Sq, Melbourne; Telephone: +61 3 9655 1900;
Where: Federation Sq, Melbourne; Telephone: +61 3 9655 1900;
St Kilda
Where: St Kilda, Melbourne; More info: Tram to fitzroy street;
Where: St Kilda, Melbourne; More info: Tram to fitzroy street;
Royal Melbourne Zoo
Where: Elliott Avenue, Parkville, Melbourne; Telephone: +61 3 9285 9300;
Where: Elliott Avenue, Parkville, Melbourne; Telephone: +61 3 9285 9300;
Melbourne Museum
Where: 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton, Melbourne; Telephone: +61 3 8341 7777;
Where: 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton, Melbourne; Telephone: +61 3 8341 7777;
Royal Botanic Gardens
Where: Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra, Melbourne; Telephone: +61 3 9252 2300;
Where: Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra, Melbourne; Telephone: +61 3 9252 2300;
Melbourne Observation Deck
Where: 525 Collins Street, Melbourne; Telephone: +61 3 9629 8222;
Where: 525 Collins Street, Melbourne; Telephone: +61 3 9629 8222;
Old Melbourne Gaol
Where: 377 Russell Street, Melbourne; Telephone: +61 3 9663 7228;
Where: 377 Russell Street, Melbourne; Telephone: +61 3 9663 7228;
Melbourne Aquarium
Where: Cnr King & Flinders Streets, Melbourne; Telephone: +61 3 9923 5999;
Where: Cnr King & Flinders Streets, Melbourne; Telephone: +61 3 9923 5999;
Immigration Museum
Where: 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne; Telephone: +61 3 9927 2700;
Where: 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne; Telephone: +61 3 9927 2700;
Reference information
Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Melbourne
♥ Palace 'Government House' Melbourne, 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Melbourne and around
♥ Art museum 'National Gallery of Victoria' Melbourne, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Melbourne
♥ Sts Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, North Melbourne, 3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Shrine of St Thérèse of Lisieux, Kew, 4.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Shrine of St Anthony, Hawthorn, 5.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Our Lady of Victories Basilica, Camberwell, 8.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedral of St. Alphonsa, Melbourne, 8.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ St Mary of the Angels Basilica, Geelong, 64.9 km from the center. On the map
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Melbourne
Landmarks of culture on Melbourne map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Melbourne. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Melbourne: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Melbourne. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
