Lovely, laid-back Melbourne has something for everyone: family fare, local and international art, haute boutiques, multicultural dining, Australian and Aboriginal history, spectator sports, and pulsing, swanky nightlife. Cruise on the free City Circle Tram loop to check out unique attractions like the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Healesville Sanctuary, which buzzes with local animal species.
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We enjoyed a great afternoon at Little Lon. The masterclass presented by Lyndon was informative, interesting and filled with stories of the area and gin. With a G & T to start, tasting of each of the gins that Little Lon produces and a cocktail to finish - this is an experience that I would recommend highly.
4.5 based on 3,207 reviews
Step back in time and walk the road to the gallows in a 19th century prison, be arrested in a modern-day Police Station or put yourself on trial in court.Home to Melbourne's oldest prison, historic Magistrates' Court and former Police City Watch House, Russell Street has been at the heart of crime, law and order in Melbourne since the 1840s. Most of Australia’s infamous characters, including iconic bushranger, Ned Kelly and notorious gangster Squizzy Taylor have spent time within the walls of this amazing precinct. A ticket to the Old Melbourne Gaol grants you visiting rights to the past, present and future of crime and justice in Australia.
A truly unique experience the guides were a very good source of information as well as the role play that gave us a bit of an understanding of the prisoner's experience. The displays in the cells was very good and informative. I found the whole experience a bit emotional
4.5 based on 1,568 reviews
Was Easter week, so many high Masses, and special events in this Blue stone Catholic Cathedral. A New Archbishop, and a great feel around the drive now in force here. Attended several services and the music, Organ, orchestra, choir, were simply superb. Smaller than some Cathedrals as in Sydney, but has a greater feel of intimacy, and was beautifully kept, flowers for Easter, and stunning yet simple decor. Set in Beautiful grounds and parks nearby, picturesque against the blue or grey sky, it is a very special place with a great presence. Well worth a visit to experience The Catholic Tradition, and a place of spirit, quietness open for everyone.. Sunday Solemn Mass 11am, when there The Archbishop is present and it always has a choir and music, and is something wonderful, even if you go to hear the music and choir. Central, so easy 5 mins walk from Collins St.
4.5 based on 1,408 reviews
St Paul's Anglican Cathedral is a beautiful, historic building, situated in the centre of the City of Melbourne, Australia. It is a place of worship and prayer. St Paul's is built on the site where the first public Christian services in Melbourne were led by Dr Alexander Thomson in 1836. Soon afterwards a small wooden chapel was built elsewhere, and the area became a corn market until 1848, when it was made available for the building of the bluestone St Paul's Parish Church. Consecrated in 1852, this Church was used until 1885, when it was demolished to make way for the present Cathedral. The decision to build on the site of the existing church was made because of its proximity to the railway and soon to be completed cable tramway service.The Swanston Street and Flinders Street corner remains one of Melbourne's busiest intersections today, ensuring the Cathedral is a place at the heart of city life.
Right in the Melbourne CBD just a stones throw from Federation Square on Flinders St is the magnificent and iconic St Paul’s Cathedral. Even if you are not religious I’d recommend going along to a Sunday service just to witness the whole package of St Paul’s (Neo-Gothic architecture, built in 1880) with its twin spires & high ceiling, intricate mosaic work and stain glass storybook windows together with full choir, church music (church bells and pipe organ) and sermon. It is a solemn experience and really quite something. Entry is free. You have to pay to take photos (I learnt this after the fact!).
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Victoria's Parliament House is one of Australia's oldest and most architecturally distinguished public buildings. It is a working State Parliament, and is also the building where Australia's first Federal Parliament met from 1901 until 1927. Free guided tours are provided on non-sitting days, Monday to Friday, at 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:45pm. (Tours for groups of 6 or more are also free, but must be booked in advance) The public galleries in both chambers are open on sitting days for visitors who wish to see Parliament in action. Visitors can book for High Tea or Lunch in Stranger's Corridor during non-sitting weeks.
When Australia federated to become a nation in 1901, there was no Commonwealth Parliament -- in fact, Canberra didn't exist, so the Parliament of Victoria became the national Parliament. It was not until the 1920s that the "temporary" Parliament House was established in Canberra. The Parliament of Victoria has a rather plain Legislative Assembly (Lower House) done in green and an ornate rococo Legislative Council (Upper House) where red dominates. The Parliament of Victoria is a legacy of the Great Australian Goldrush, when Melbourne was the richest city on Earth.
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Completed in 1870, the Melbourne Town Hall is at the heart of the city's cultural and civic activity, hosting theatre, weddings, receptions and exhibitions. So many of the decisions that have helped shape Melbourne were made within the heritage-listed Town Hall. A mix of bluestone and Tasmanian freestone, the classically designed building features a clock tower and fine masonry. To go behind the scenes and visit the grand Council Chambers and stand where the Beatles and Abba waved from the impressive portico, take a Town Hall tour. As well as the Council Chambers, the Town Hall features a large auditorium, which was remodelled following a fire in 1925 and includes panels decorated with sepia figures. The auditorium's Grand Organ has featured in cutting-edge performances by a range of artists including Philip Glass, Paul Grabowski and the Necks. A free lunchtime concert series has been running since 2003, and the Grand Organ Museum offers visitors the opportunity to learn more about the organ and breathe air into its venerable pipes. Join a free Melbourne Town Hall Tour from Monday to Friday with tours departing at 11am and 1pm. Bookings essential.
The Melbourne Town Hall is certainly decked out around Christmas time. We visited the Town Hall later in the night to view the light show projected onto its facade. Being a 'first-timer', I was entertained by the light show, which is on a rotation, although I suppose you can become jaded by that sort of thing. Well worth a visit.
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Melbourne General Cemetery is both a beautiful and historic cemetery. It was established in 1850 and since then there have been over 300,000 burials. The heritage -listed cemetery is one Australia's most important cemeteries. It has distinctive denominational sections including graves of many early immigrants, including the Chinese and other nationalities who arrived for the Gold Rush in the 1850's. The cemetery is the final resting place of many famous identities. Our tours reveal an array of fascinating information about prominent and notable men and women from our rich and multicultural past. We run regular night and day tours.
Enjoyed a wonderful evening tour with a fantastic guide called Stella (?). It was so informative and fascinating hearing the stories of many famous Victorians including prime ministers who are buried here as well as Burke and Wills, Governor Hotham of 1854 Eureka Stockade Rebellion. It was interesting to see the huge mausoleums, heritage listed statues, gate houses and rotundas as well as the huge trees and Roses. The cemetery is divided into many sections including Jewish, Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Anglican & a paupers section. 300,000 graves. I could’ve spent more time here. There is even a memorial for Elvis Presley. Definitely worth a visit and if you can join the tour, I’d highly recommend it.
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This beautiful bluestone building in St. Kilda Road is opposite expansive parkland and the Shrine of Remembrance. Unsurprisingly it is not possible to enter the barracks. During the Second World war Australia's War Cabinet Rooms were here. Interestingly in some parts of Australia supporting a football team is often called 'barracking' for the team. It is said that in early Melbourne football was played in this area and the public watched from in front of these barracks, hence the term 'barracking'.
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