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Como Historic House and Garden
Como house is an historic mansion with antique furniture and tells the story of the early
Melbourne aristocracy. Corner of Williams Road and Lechdale Avenue, South Yarra.
Take tram 8, stop 34.
Eureka
View Melbourne from the highest point in the Southern Hemisphere at the 88th Floor of
the Eureak tower on the banks of the Yarrra river. Eureka Skydeck 88, Riverside Quay,
Southbank.
Exhibition Building
Originally constructed for the Great Exhibition of 1880, this was the home of the
Victorian Parliament from 1901 until 1927. The Royal Exhibition Building was also the
site of the opening of the first session of the Commonwealth Parliament, on 9th May
1901. The Royal Exhibition Buildings and it's surrounds, the Carlton Gardens received a
World Heritage Listing in 2004. Victoria Parade, Carton and Nicholson Streets, Carton.
City Circle Tram to Victoria Street or tram 86 or 96.
Federation Square
Its unique, modern design and its size (covers an entire city block) makes Federation
Square Melbourne's newest, major cultural, arts and tourism venue. The Ian Potter
Centre, NGV Australia has the world's largest collection of Australian art. Federation
Square also houses the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Champions Australian
Racing Museum and Hall of Fame, National Design Centre, Melbourne Visitor Centre,
Restaurants, Cafes and Bars, as well as hosting many events and festivals. Corner of
Swanston and Flinders Streets, Melbourne. City Circle Tram
Flinders Street Station
Flinders Street Station is an iconic Melbourne landmark, it is the oldest city station in
Australia, being built in 1854. The row of clocks at the entrance to Flinders Street Station
is a well-used meeting point, which coined a famous Melbourne saying "I'll meet you
under the clocks". Flinders Street Station is the busiest suburban railway station in the
Southern Hemisphere. Corner of Flinders and Swanston Street, Melbourne. City Circle
Tram
Melbourne Exhibition Centre
The Exhibition Centre is Australia's largest, with 30,000 square metres of space available.
2 Clarendon Street, Southbank.
Melbourne Town Hall
Built in 1870, the Melbourne Town Hall represents the glory days of Victoria's Gold
boom. It has hosted hundreds of famous functions over many years, and houses the Town
Hall Grand Organ, the largest grand organ in the Southern Hemisphere.The building is
topped by Prince Alfred's Tower which includes the huge tower clock. It has ten function
rooms and is a popular venue for the famous annual Melbourne Comedy Festival.
Swanston Street, Melbourne. City Circle Tram
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