Melbourne Sights

Royal Exhibition Building

#47 of 750 things to do in Melbourne

#41 of 2196 sights in Pacific

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Good for: Photography, sightseeing, exhibitions

  • Address
    • Nicholson St Carlton
  • Transport
    • Parliament
    • City Circle, 86, 96
    • 250, 251, 402
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 03 9270 5000

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Lonely Planet review for Royal Exhibition Building

Built for the International Exhibition in 1880, and winning Unesco World Heri­tage status in 2004, this beautiful Victorian edifice symbolises the glory days of the Industrial Revolution, Empire and 19th-century Melbourne’s economic supremacy. Inside it’s equally impressive, with extensive decorative paintwork throughout. Australia’s first parliament was held here in 1901; more than a hundred years later everything from trade fairs to designer sales to dance parties take place. It’s also the home of the biennale Melbourne Art Fair. Tours leave from the Melbourne Museum daily at 2pm.

 

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    The most beautiful building in Melbourne

    steveomac recommends this,

    In the gorgeous exhibition gardens setting. Tie it in with a visit to the Melbourne museum next door.

    Good for: Photography, sightseeing, exhibitions

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