subject: Heritage Buildings In Melbourne The Living History Preserved For Tomorrow [print this page] Melbourne city in Victoria, Australia has a rich history that dates back to 40,000 years when the hunter-gatherers used to thrive on earth. They are said to be the great ancestors of the present day Australian Aborigines. If you visit the Koorie Heritage Trust on King Street you can learn so much about the Aboriginal community, their history and culture among other things. You could also admire some of their creative arts and crafts at the Koorie Heritage Trust in Melbourne.
If you are a history or culture buff then Melbournes numerous historical attractions will definitely interest you. Among its collection of museums and historical sites you cannot miss Melbournes renowned heritage buildings. They are recognized and admired time after time for various reasons including their historical significance and magnificent architecture. Some of these historical buildings in Melbourne have been declared as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Melbourne boasts of an interesting collection of heritage buildings. One of the most intriguing and a bit spine chilling attraction is the Old Melbourne Gaol. It is an old time jail which housed some of the most terrifying convicts and criminals including the infamous bushranger Ned Kelly who was hanged in 1880. A tour at night in this intimidating jail with only candlelight to show you the way, will certainly give you goose bumps but this thrilling experience is too good to be left out.
One of the largest war memorials in the world is nestled in the Birwood Avenue of Melbourne known as Shrine of Remembrance. Completed in November 1934 it was built in the memory of over 100,000 people who sacrificed their lives during the times of the Great War. Its amazing architecture has made it possible to bring upon a miracle at 11 am on every 11th of November annually. And that is a single ray of sunlight falling upon the very same spot where the word LOVE is inscribed on the Stone of Remembrance enshrined there.
The Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne which was completed in 1880 was declared as a World Heritage Site in 2004. This significant edifice is tucked away in the Carlton Gardens resting in one corner of the central business district of Melbourne. It was build to host one of the biggest international exhibitions in the history, the Great Exhibition, in 1880. After going through a complete renovation the Great Hall of this building now hosts various community events, fairs and trade shows. The Carlton Gardens, which is also enlisted as a heritage site, is an ideal spot for family picnics.
Other famous heritage buildings in Melbourne are Cooks Cottage, Government House, Melbourne Town Hall and Flinders Street Station to name but a few. Spend your vacation at a luxury Melbourne hotel like The Langham Melbourne and explore the citys living history, the heritage buildings in Melbourne. Here you can enjoy the creature comforts of one of the premier Melbourne hotels while absorbing the charming vistas of the Yarra River and the Southbank Promenade. Enjoy an array of palatable dishes at The Langham Melbournes signature restaurant, Melba where their refined culinary art can be witnessed first hand.
