subject: Melbourne Fitzroy Gardens: A Garden In The City Centre [print this page] With approximately 64 acres of lush greenery, the magnificent Fitzroy Gardens is one of Melbournes most significant tourist attractions. This peaceful garden is positioned excellently along the southeastern part of the CBD or Melbourne Central Business District. It is bordered by Albert Street, Clarendon Street, Wellington Parade and Lansdowne Street. The notable fact is that not many capital cities in the world have such splendid and tranquil garden area located in close proximity to the centre of the city.
With an impressive history of more than 150 years, Fitzroy Gardens was first reserved as Fitzroy Square public gardens in 1848 since this 64 acre land was inappropriate for construction purposes. This stunning public garden was given the title Fitzroy Gardens in 1862, after the famous Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy who was once the head of New South Wales as well as the Governor General of the Australian Colonies.
Regarded as one of the most visited tourist sites in Melbourne as well as the whole of Australia, Fitzroy Gardens attracts approximately 2 million local and international travelers on an annual basis. The garden not only boast of rare and fine flowers, bushes and trees; it is also home to many other attractions that include a conservatory, Cooks cottage, The Fairies Tree, Tudor Village, Sinclairs Cottage and many other statues, fountains and structures.
Opened in 1930, the Conservatory at the Fitzroy Gardens alone is a much loved Melbourne tourist site. Built according to typical Spanish architecture, this Conservatory is a great place to view some breathtaking floral exhibits and discover the citys commitment towards horticulture. Among the many interesting attractions found at the garden is Cooks Cottage or Captain Cooks Cottage. Built in year 1755, by the parents of Captain James Cook, the cottage was formerly located in England and later transported to Melbourne where it has been reconstructed in the Fitzroy Gardens.
Mostly loved by children, the Fairy Tree which is a masterpiece of Ola Cohn has a history of more than 300 years. It is a set of beautiful and intricate carvings of dwarfs, fairies, gnomes, koalas and flying foxes all carved out on a Red Gum tree in the Fitzroy Gardens.
This soothing Melbourne attraction also provides a perfectly unique setting to hold memorable outdoor as well as indoor weddings. Many fun filled summer programmes are held at the Fitzroy Gardens each year, which has also become a main reason for attracting large numbers of families and especially children.
Finding comfortable, luxury yet affordable, accommodation is never an issue in this world class city. The Langham Melbourne among Melbourne hotels enjoys an ideal location close to the Fitzroy Gardens and is also regarded as a perfect choice for those seeking a relaxing yet exciting holiday getaway. This outstanding Melbourne hotel also offers easy access to many other intriguing locations in Melbourne and makes your visit just that much better.
