Culture of Melbourne. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

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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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 …
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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 …
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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. 
» 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
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» The St. Paul Cathedral is the largest Anglican cathedral situated in the heart of Melbourne. 
» 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
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» The Etihad Stadium is the first multi-purpose sports and entertainment center in Melbourne with a capacity of 55 thousand people. 
» 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
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» Construction of the St. Patrick Cathedral began in 1858, and finally ended only in 1939. 
» 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
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» 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. 
» 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
Public palaces near Melbourne
♥ Palace 'Government House' Melbourne, 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Government House' Melbourne, 1.5 km from the center. On the map


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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♥ Art museum 'National Gallery of Victoria' Melbourne, 0.3 km from the center. On the map


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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♥ Sts Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, North Melbourne, 3 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Shrine of St Thérèse of Lisieux, Kew, 4.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Shrine of St Anthony, Hawthorn, 5.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Our Lady of Victories Basilica, Camberwell, 8.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Cathedral of St. Alphonsa, Melbourne, 8.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ St Mary of the Angels Basilica, Geelong, 64.9 km from the center. On the map


Photogallery of cultural heritage of Melbourne
Landmarks of culture on Melbourne map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc

