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The amazing Royal Exhibition Building

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, is a city full of history! Many of its old and special buildings are protected so they can be enjoyed for many years to come. This list shows some of the most important buildings in Melbourne and nearby areas that are on the Victorian Heritage Register. This register gives buildings the highest level of protection in Victoria. It means these buildings are very important to the state's history and culture.

There are many more buildings and areas protected by local rules, but the Victorian Heritage Register offers the strongest protection. Let's explore some of these amazing places!

Important Public Buildings in Melbourne

Public buildings are places that everyone can use, like government offices, libraries, or museums. Melbourne has many grand public buildings that tell stories of its past.

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Government House, where the Governor lives
State Library at Night
The beautiful State Library of Victoria

Historic Town Halls

Town halls are important buildings where local councils meet and make decisions for their communities. Many of Melbourne's suburbs have beautiful old town halls.

See also: List of town halls in Melbourne
South Melbourne Townhall
The grand South Melbourne Town Hall

Old Railway Stations

Melbourne's railway stations are not just places to catch a train; many are also historic buildings! Some parts of these stations, like the old buildings or signal boxes, are protected.

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The famous Flinders Street station
Hawthorn Railway Station
Hawthorn station, a historic stop
Melbourne Tram Route (109) at Station Pier
The former Port Melbourne station, now a shop

Here are some railway stations with protected heritage parts:

Former Railway Stations Now Tram Stops

Some old railway lines were changed into tram lines. So, some former railway stations are now tram stops!

  • Albert Park
  • Port Melbourne
  • South Melbourne
  • St Kilda

Important Institutional Buildings

Institutional buildings are often places of learning, like schools and universities, or places that provide care.

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The ivy-covered exterior of Ormond College

Historic Commercial Buildings

Commercial buildings are where businesses operate, like shops, offices, and hotels. Melbourne has many beautiful old commercial buildings that show how the city grew.

Queen Street Melbourne Heritage Buildings
A. C. Goode House on Queen Street
Melbourne's Manchester Unity Building at night
The stunning Manchester Unity Building

Theatres and Cinemas for Entertainment

Melbourne has a rich history of entertainment, and many of its old theatres and cinemas are still standing and protected.

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The grand Palais Theatre
  • Arts Centre Melbourne (1984): A major arts complex.
  • Astor Theatre, St Kilda: A classic cinema.
  • Athenaeum Theatre: A historic theatre and library.
  • Capitol Theatre: A unique theatre with a stunning ceiling.
  • Forum Theatre: A beautiful theatre with a distinctive Moorish design.
  • Her Majesty's Theatre: A grand theatre for live shows.
  • Palais Theatre, St Kilda: A large, historic theatre by the beach.
  • Princess Theatre: Another beautiful theatre for musicals and plays.
  • Regent Theatre: A lavish former cinema, now a live theatre.
  • Rivoli Cinemas, Camberwell (Rivoli Theatre): A classic cinema.

Historic Religious Buildings

These buildings are places of worship for different faiths and often have beautiful architecture.

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St Paul's Cathedral

Beautiful Residential Homes

Melbourne is home to many grand and historic houses that are now protected. These homes show how people lived in the past.

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Rupertswood mansion
Werribee Mansion
The magnificent Werribee Park Mansion
  • Bishopscourt, East Melbourne (1853)
  • Cairo Flats, Fitzroy (1936): An early example of modern apartment living.
  • Como House, South Yarra: A grand historic mansion and garden.
  • D'Estaville, Kew (1859)
  • Frognall, Canterbury
  • Horatio Jones house, Tecoma
  • Labassa, Caulfield North: A very ornate Victorian mansion.
  • Lalor House, Richmond
  • Newburn Flats, (1941)
  • Raheen, Kew
  • Rippon Lea Estate, Elsternwick (1868): A large historic house with beautiful gardens.
  • Rupertswood, Sunbury (1876): A grand mansion with a rich history.
  • Stonnington Mansion, Malvern (1890)
  • Valentine's Mansion; now Caulfield Grammar School - Malvern Campus
  • Werribee Park Mansion, Werribee (1877): A huge, impressive mansion.
  • McCrae Homestead, McCrae (1844): One of Victoria's oldest homesteads.
  • Sunnyside Farm, Templestowe Circa (1890)

Sporting Grounds and Grandstands

Melbourne is famous for its love of sports, and some of its sporting venues are also heritage-listed.

Other Interesting Structures

Beyond buildings, many other structures in Melbourne are protected for their historical importance or unique design.

Historic Bridges

Bridges are important connections, and some of Melbourne's bridges are also protected.

See also

  • Architecture of Melbourne
  • Melbourne's Lost Victorian Landmarks
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