Royal Exhibition Building, A Majestic World Heritage Site

9 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
The architecture incorporates Byzantine design
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Introduction

The Royal Exhibition Building is a Victorian-era building constructed in the late 19th century for the world exposition. In 1901, it became the meeting place for the Australian Parliament. For 100 years, the Royal Exhibition Building has been used for various events. Together with the surrounding Carlton Gardens, it is listed as a World Heritage Site. The building is one of the few remaining 19th-century exhibition buildings in the world and the only one that has survived to this day.

Must-go rating

Worth going
16%
Generally
67%
Not worth it
17%

Transportation

33%
Bus transportation
67%
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Address
9 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Opening hours
14:00 (with guided tour)
Transportation
Subway to Parliament, about 700 meters away from the attraction; Bus 86, 95, 96 to Melbourne Museum.