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Carlton Gardens
City of Melbourne
garden in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Carlton Gardens
Welcome to Carlton Gardens, a site of such cultural and historical significance that it is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Located on the edge of Melbourne's bustling business district, these gardens offer a…
Listen in the app2The Hochgurtel Fountain — Elegance and Platypuses
Our first stop is the Hochgurtel Fountain, located directly in front of the southern entrance of the Royal Exhibition Building. Created for the 1880 International Exhibition, this ornate Victorian fountain is a masterwork of cast…
Listen in the app3The Royal Exhibition Building — Melbourne’s Grand Statement
Dominating the gardens is the Royal Exhibition Building, often referred to as the 'Grand Old Lady' of Melbourne. Completed in 1880, it was the first building in Australia to be awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. …
Listen in the app4The Museum Connection — The Fish Scandal
Adjacent to the Exhibition Building is the modern Melbourne Museum, but the real intrigue lies in the scientific history shared between the two sites. About 150 years ago, this area was the stage for a 'sea of spite'—a fierce…
Listen in the app5Drummond Street — A Legacy of Corruption
Stepping just outside the western edge of the gardens, we find Drummond Street, a quintessential Carlton thoroughfare known for its wide, green medians and beautiful Victorian terrace houses. However, the street’s impressive…
Listen in the app6The 8-Hour Memorial — A Triumph for Labor
Turning our attention to the southern edge of the gardens, we find the 8-Hour Memorial. This monument commemorates a world-first achievement: Melbourne was the first place in the world where working people successfully campaigned…
Listen in the app7Trades Hall — Bullet Holes and Rebellion
Our final stop in the Carlton Gardens vicinity is Trades Hall, located just across from the 8-hour memorial. This is the 'working-class warrior' headquarters of Melbourne. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our walk through Carlton Gardens, it is fascinating to reflect on the sheer density of history contained within these 64 acres. We have moved from the 'foul stinking dung' of early Melbourne to the UNESCO-listed…
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What is Carlton Gardens?
Carlton Gardens 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 | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -37.8061, 144.9700 |
| Last updated |
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