Monuments and statues in Melbourne
5 best monuments & statues in Melbourne
Museum, Historic building
The magnificent building, located in Carlton Gardens, was built in 1880 as the main site of the International Exhibition of 1880-1881. The building was constructed in a lavish Victorian style that was heavily influenced by Byzantine and Romanesque architecture. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Melbourne" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-melbourne-royalexhibition] UNESCO World Heritage Site In 2004, the Royal…
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Parliament, Historic building
The magnificent and monumental Vicotria State Parliament Building is one of Melbourne's most important historical landmarks. The building was built in the Victorian style in 1855 and still serves its purpose today. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Melbourne" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-melbourne-parliament] Between 1901 and 1927, the building even served as the National Parliament of Australia. During this…
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Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral is the main sanctuary of the Church of England in the state of Victoria and is one of Melbourne's most significant historical landmarks. The church is built in the Neo-Gothic style and opened in 1891, but the towers were not completed until 1932. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Melbourne" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-melbourne-st-paul] The Cathedral is right in the heart of Melbourne at…
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Cathedral
St Patrick's Church is the main cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church in the Australian state of Victoria and is one of the most beautiful historical monuments. The cathedral was built between 1858 and 1939 in the Neo-Gothic style. [btn "10 best hotels in Melbourne" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-melbourne-patrik] Amazing play of colours The facade of the cathedral is very interesting, combining the…
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Monument, Museum, Lookout
The huge "Shrine of Remembrance", with its museum and observation deck, is one of the most important monuments in Australia. It is a war memorial built in 1918 to honour the men and women of Victoria who served in the First World War. Over time, the memorial has expanded to include other wars involving the citizens of Victoria. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Melbourne" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p…
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