Top Things to do in Victoria
Things to do in Victoria, Australia: The Best Architectural Buildings
Discover the best top things to do in Victoria, Australia including Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Old Treasury Building, Royal Exhibition Building, Sacred Heart Cathedral, St Patrick's Cathedral, Box Hill Town Hall, The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, ANZ Bank Museum, Warrnambool Breakwater, Ballarat Railway Station.
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1. Holy Trinity Anglican Church
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Holy Trinity Anglican Church was constructed in the 1840s, before Victoria was a State. It is built of bluestone and appears to be solid. These days, it has services in English and Arabic, servicing the growing Middle Eastern population in the Northern Suburbs. Holy Trinity has other outreach programs for new migrants.
2. Old Treasury Building
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4.5 based on 491 reviews
Sitting at the top end of Collins Street in the Melbourne CBD, the Old Treasury Building is widely regarded as one of the finest 19th century buildings in Australia.The Old Treasury building was designed by nineteen-year-old architect JJ Clark and built between 1858 and 1862.The Old Treasury Building hosts the original gold vaults where gold bullion was stored during the gold rush era, as well as rare and historic documents from Public Record Office Victoria highlighting key moments from Victoria’s history.Come and explore the intriguing gold vaults and you may earn yourself a gold license!
Reviewed By ET3121 - Greater Melbourne, Australia
A much loved Melbourne building that is more than meets the eye. It features an informative FREE museum inside and an excellent photo opportunity outside. You will frequently see newly married couples taking photos on her steps. Down the side is the great Premiers Row that features statues of former premiers
3. Royal Exhibition Building
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4.5 based on 666 reviews
The Royal Exhibition Building is one of the world's oldest remaining exhibition pavilions. On 1 July 2004, it became the first building in Australia to achieve a World Heritage listing. Located in Carlton Gardens, the pavilion was originally completed in 1880 for the first of two international fairs hosted by Melbourne. On May 1st, 1901, the initial Commonwealth Parliament was held here, an event commemorated in 2001, the centenary of Australian Federation. Today, with its meticulously restored interior, expansive galleries and soaring dome, the Great Hall offers an impressive setting for trade shows, fairs and cultural and community events.
Reviewed By christinec793 - Bundaberg, Australia
We had a wonderful time at the garden show in March. The Royal Exhibition Building is a most beautiful building and beautifully restored, situated in the Carlton Gardens, a gem of architectural design.
4. Sacred Heart Cathedral
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4.5 based on 541 reviews
Reviewed By ET3121 - Greater Melbourne, Australia
Lovely to visit any time of the day. A number of good vantage spots to get a great photo including parking spots on the midland hwy
5. St Patrick's Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
St Patrick's Cathedral is the principal Catholic church for Ballarat. It is built of local stone. Many of the early settlers were Irish, St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
6. Box Hill Town Hall
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The Box Hill Town Hall dates from 1935, when this splendid town hall was the centre of a proud lower middle class suburb, hardly an Asian restaurant in sight. In these thriving older suburbs, an admirable town hall was a matter of civic pride. The Box Hill Town Hall is built in neo Grec style, a neo-Classical Revival style, which accounts to the magfiicent columns out front. The Town Hall, which is classified by the National Trust, is a great venue for community events, which draw people frrom all over Melbourne. Art lovers will find the Artspace Gallery interesting, with its collection of early Australian Impressionist paintings.
7. The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
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4.5 based on 247 reviews
Experience the largest Buddhist stupa in the Western world. The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion situated near Bendigo, Victoria, is the same size and design as The Great Stupa of Gyantse in Tibet. It rises to a total height of 48 metres above Bendigo’s distinctive bushland, and is 50 metres wide at its base. The Great Stupa is home to many holy objects. Foremost amongst these is the magnificent Jade Buddha for Universal Peace which is the largest Buddha carved from gem quality jade in the world. Wander the Peace Park and see beautiful relics and artworks inside The Great Stupa. Learn about Buddhism, Asian culture and art. Treat yourself with an artisan gift from the shop or have a barista-style coffee and a bite to eat at StupaView Café. It’s a pet friendly site as long as your furry friend is kept on a leash.
Reviewed By 506WendyG - Box Hill, Australia
What an amazing place to find nestled in the Australian bush land, just outside Bendigo! An astonishing blend of Eastern philosophy, nature park, temple, learning and peace! Could not recommend a stop off here more highly, to both enjoy, learn and view. The small tour of the temple was a stand out but really there wasn’t a dull second doing the self guided walk.
8. ANZ Bank Museum
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4.5 based on 79 reviews
The ANZ Banking museum has temporarily closed - however it is worth visiting the ANZ Branch next door at 388 Collins Street Melbourne Vic 3000. Completed by The English, Scottish and Australia Bank, in May 1887, the 'Gothic' Bank (as it's known) was designed by William Wardell. The building is an example of secular Gothic, the style is restrained externally, and internally graceful and ornate.
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The ANZ Bank is the result of the merging of several British banks operating in Australia. The Gothic Bank was the banking chamber of the English, Scottish and Australian Bank (ES&A). It opened for business in 1887 and it's still a functioning bank. It's worth taking a look even if you're not an ANZ customer, it's a magnificent sight. The Esanda finance company derived its name from the ES&A Bank. In the old days, a magnificent banking chamber helped convince customers that the bank was sound.
9. Warrnambool Breakwater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 155 reviews
Reviewed By ET3121 - Greater Melbourne, Australia
As a kid we use to visit an aquarium located here. The aquarium is long gone but the Breakwater is still a must see spot in Warrnambool. Watching the waves crash is hypnotic and a popular activity for generations
10. Ballarat Railway Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By steveno609 - Melbourne, Australia
On arrival you alight to a charming olde era platform with a traditional refreshment room taking me back to rail journeys past.All the tourist information you need is available at the station,train timetables and any help you need from friendly staff.Loved the old timber gates used to block off traffic to enable trains to continue on to Wendouree...Ballarat station is a close walk to many sights in this lovely city and easy navigating for any age.
