Top Things to do in Lygon Street
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Lygon Street, Victoria
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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1. 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.
2. Hochgurtel Fountain
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By ET3121 - Greater Melbourne, Australia
Located outside the Royal Exhibition Building the Hochgurtel's fountain is the largest and most elaborate fountain in Australia, incorporating frolicking putti, fish-tailed Atlantes, goannas, platypus and ferns. Built in 1880 and the only fountain he designed in Australia
3. Lygon Street
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4.0 based on 1,152 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
As Winston Churchill famously said "My derriere is divided into two halves." He meant that his life was divided into two halves. Lygon Street is no longer exclusively Italian. The top end is Italian, but the bottom end is mainly Asian, even Middle Eastern, Lygon Street is now divided into two halves. The old stayers, such as Brunetti's cafe, seem set to remain forever. Jimmy Watson's wine bar, a pioneer of the Australian wine industry, continues to attract connosseurs.. Not all ventures prosper and landlords seem to be getting greedier. Melbourne's best bookshop, Readings, is in Lygon Street. Readings now has a kids' bookshop next door which is well liked by those shopping for the younger set..The best way to see Lygon Street is on foot, buy some gelato and go for a wander.
4. Argyle Square
5. Piazza Italia
6. Trades Hall
7. Sacred Heart Catholic Church
8. Romanian Orthodox Church
9. Cardigan Street Park
10. St Judes, Carlton
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
