The Royal Exhibtion Building in Melbourne Australia has recently been named a World Heritage Site.
The building, in traditional style for the 19th Century was placed in a large surrounding garden, where it still stands today.
Major Events
The first Federal Parliament in 1901 was held here
The first building to fly the Australian flag
The first Australian building to be World Heritage listed
Carlton Gardens
The Carlton Gardens, as the surrounding garden was called, had been designed in a traditional ‘parterre’ style, where wheels, triangles, circles and other shapes are planted with flowers, trees and shrubs.
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Photo: The Melbourne Royal Exhibition Building - now also a World Heritage Site.
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Melbourne Landmark - Royal Exhibition Building
The Royal Exhibtion Building in Melbourne Australia has recently been named a World Heritage Site.
The building, in traditional style for the 19th Century was placed in a large surrounding garden, where it still stands today.
Major Events
Carlton Gardens
The Carlton Gardens, as the surrounding garden was called, had been designed in a traditional ‘parterre’ style, where wheels, triangles, circles and other shapes are planted with flowers, trees and shrubs.
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Melbourne Australia Accommodation
You can find places to stay in throughout Melbourne luxury hotels to Caravan Parks. Accommodation available includes a wide range of styles to suit almost any budget.
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