Top Things to do in Darebin
What to do and see in Darebin, Victoria: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Darebin, Australia including Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery, Preston Library, Preston Mosque, Darebin International Sports Centre, Sir Doug Nicholls Reserve and Aboriginal Mural, Darebin Public Art.
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1. Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Located to the north of the city, Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery is a peaceful place with a rich local history that can be discovered via a heritage walk. While the cemetery is mostly full, there are a number of memorial options available. The Friends of Coburg Cemetery takes an active interest in the rich history of the cemetery and the area it serves, and runs historical tours from time to time.
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Motorists driving down Bell Street, the great artery connecting Melbourne's western and eastern suburbs, may notice a field of shrines and gravestones. This is Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery. Unlike other states, such as Western Australia, these burial plots are maintained for eternity. The plots are not reused, though other family members may be added to the grave. Burials began in 1858 and by 1971, the cemetery had reached capacity. The graves have a great array of memorials and many people, both humble and notable, are interred here. The entrance is off Bell Street, visitors are welcome.
2. Preston Library
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Preston Library is in Gower St, just off High St,.near the Town Hall. The LIbrary has a wide range of newspapers, including foreign language newspapers. The library also has computers for public use. The monograph copllection is quite extensive (that is, it has lots of books). The Library has a meeting room which can be hired. By the way, it is quite easy to join the library if you have a local connection.Preston Library is a good library for quiet reading and is also useful for research.
3. Preston Mosque
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Preston Mosque is a house of worship for people of the Islamic faith. The mosque is quite plain; Sunni Muslims to not worship images or statues. Devout Muslims pray five times a day. Friday is the Muslim holy day, many men make an effort to attend Friday prayers. Islam is a monotheistic faith, that is, Muslims have only one God. Mohamed is not a God; he is a Prophet. There is a saying "There is one God, and Mohamed is his Prophet." By the way, if you are interested in Islam, the Victorian Mosques have an open day every year..
