Royal Exhibition Building
City of Melbourne
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Royal Exhibition Building
Welcome to the Royal Exhibition Building, one of the most significant architectural landmarks in the Southern Hemisphere and a proudly inscribed UNESCO World Heritage site. Standing amidst the 'beautiful flowery green space' of…
Listen in the app2The Great Hall — A Cathedral of Industry
Entering the Great Hall, you are immediately struck by the 'magnificent' scale of the interior. This central space is the 'heart' of the original 1880 building, designed to accommodate thousands of exhibits from across the globe. …
Listen in the app3The Dome — A Florentine Echo in Melbourne
The most iconic feature of the Royal Exhibition Building is its central dome, which rises 68 meters above the ground. Modeled after the 'Cathedral in Florence,' it is a masterpiece of Victorian engineering and a defining element…
Listen in the app4The Dome Promenade — A 360-Degree Perspective
A key feature of the international exhibitions was the 'Dome Promenade,' an outdoor viewing platform located at the base of the dome. After being closed for many decades, it has recently been 'reopened' to the public, providing…
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The Royal Exhibition Building is framed by the 'beautiful flowery green space' of Carlton Gardens, which are also part of the UNESCO World Heritage listing. These gardens were designed specifically to complement the building,…
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One of the most 'stately' moments in the building's history occurred in May 1901, when it hosted the 'first parliament session of the new nation of Australia.' It was here that the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York (later…
Listen in the app7The 1956 Olympics — A Sporting Legacy
In 1956, the Royal Exhibition Building took on a new role as a major venue for the 'Melbourne hosted 1956 Olympic Games.' The building’s versatility was put to the test as it hosted the 'weightlifting, the basketball, and the…
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Our tour of the Royal Exhibition Building has taken us through 'thousands of stories,' from the 'working dairy' of 1880 to the 'solemnity of federation' in 1901 and the 'energy' of the 1956 Olympics. We have admired the 'eclectic…
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What is Royal Exhibition Building?
Royal Exhibition Building is a place in City of Melbourne with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | City of Melbourne |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -37.8047, 144.9714 |
| Last updated |
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