Heritage buildings
Find reminders of Melbourne’s rich history in the numerous historical buildings and monuments around the city.
The first settlers
See the striking interiors of the World heritage listed Royal Exhibition Buildings and explore horrifying tales of prison life in the Old Melbourne Gaol. Discover Melbourne’s maritime past then stop by the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens to see the reconstructed Cooks’ Cottage – the childhood home of Captain James Cook, one of the first European navigators to chart the east coast of Australia.
Dreams of Europe
Discover the Italianate architecture of Government House and the lavish French Rennaisance-inspired Como House, or wander through the lush colonial gardens in the Rippon Lea Estate.
Staging everything from rock concerts to comedy, the Forum is an impressive venue with its elaborate blue-sky ceiling.
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Wander into the Cathedral Arcade and discover the Nicholas Building's boutiques, a vintage clothing emporium, diverse artists and artisans and the Victorian Writer's Centre.
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Trades Hall is not all work and no play. Discover a number of different venues, which have hosted everything from film screenings to comedy, a bar, bookshop and café.
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The Old Treasury is regarded as one of the finest public buildings in Australia. Completed in 1862, it was the major government office in Melbourne...
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Visit the majestic and World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building, erected in 1880 and the site of the first Commonwealth Parliament.
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Visit Schwerkolt Cottage and step back in time as you explore the original pioneer stone cottage. Enjoy beautiful gardens and a park like setting...
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La Trobe's Cottage was Victoria's first Government House. It was the home to Charles Joseph La Trobe, his wife Sophie and their children from 1839 to...
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With its opulent architecture and largely intact original decoration Labassa is one of Australia's most outstanding 19th century mansions. Designed...
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An iconic Melbourne landmark honouring the service of Australian men and women in war and peacekeeping. The visitors centre hosts exhibitions and events.
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Black Rock House was built in 1856 by Victoria's first Auditor-General, Charles Hotson Ebden, as his seaside retreat. Complete with a castle wall and...
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Visit a grand National Heritage listed estate, established 1868, with sweeping lawns, trees, ornamental lake, fernery, and heritage orchard.
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Smell the roses - all 5000 varieties - in the magnificent grounds of the Victoria's largest private residence, pausing to admire the pastoral style.
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Perched high above the Yarra River lies the sanctuary of Como House and Garden. Only a stone's throw away from Melbourne's shopping mecca. Built in...
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Discover Melbourne's rich history and walk in the footsteps of Captain Cook's family through their eighteenth-century two-storey cottage and garden.
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Sentence yourself to a day of fun or a spooky night at Victoria's oldest prison, which housed tough criminals and the infamous bushranger, Ned Kelly.
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