Saturday, July 31, 2010

Explore The Magnificence Of Melbourne During Your Holiday

By Michael Taylor

Melbourne, Australia is one of the finest cities to vacation in if you are interested in observing a blend of modern day buildings and antique architectural designs. A region that is a new city constructed around some older existing historical structures. You will find that while touring Melbourne you will experience many remarkable buildings both old and new. The following are merely a few of the wonderful historical structures that you can see while visiting Melbourne.

Built in 1883, originally known as the Grand Hotel and renamed the Windsor Hotel, this hotel serves as one of the grandest architectural examples from the past. It is not just a building, which displays the past, but between 3:30-5:30pm, this location serves an afternoon tea too. The Grand Dining Room is one of this building's most amazing features but unless you happen to be invited to a private occasion, you'll only be able to catch a passing glimpse of the glass cupolas and gilded ceiling.

Another captivating building is the Royal Arcade, which was constructed in 1870 and is the region's oldest shopping mall. Of course, it has gone through a few alterations since its original development; it is unique in an elegance of design that causes other shopping areas to pale in comparison. Inside the arcade, you will find statues of the mythical monsters Gog and Magog on both sides of the remarkable Gaunt's Clock. This is a shopping and architectural experience all in one and is one of the major attractions within the city of Melbourne.

Federation Square is a location of historical importance which you will not want to miss. A large, central, public space the square offers visitors a look at quite a few architectural structures in addition to horticultural designs. A spectacular place to check out, you will experience many unique designs and fine art exhibits that serve to record the historical precedence of this incredible region and there are many additional area attractions right within walking distance of Federation Square.

Melbourne is a magical Region packed with a very large amount of history as well as phenomenal architectural design, which helps to delineate the various regional contributions from around the world. Melbourne, along with most of Australia, serves as a melting pot for a large amount of culture and this could be viewed and experienced throughout the city.

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