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Trip Planner:   South Pacific  /  Australia  /  Victoria  /  Melbourne  /  Federation Square

Federation Square, Melbourne

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Civic Center · Art Gallery
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More than a popular meeting spot in Melbourne, Federation Square serves as an entertainment destination in the heart of the city. Encompassing a city block, this plaza contains bars, restaurants, cafes, art galleries, and plenty of shops. You can rent a bike here and ride around the city, or depart on a boat cruise from the nearby dock. Check out The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, holder of the world's biggest collection of Australian art. Of architectural note are the scalene-triangle sandstone building facades and ochre-colored sandstone blocks in the main square's paving. See Federation Square and all Melbourne has to offer by arranging your trip with our Melbourne trip maker website.
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  • By KYHENG
    A group of unusually designed architecture which offers a lot of photo opportunities. There is a gallery, two museums, a restaurant. And in the middle of this, an open plaza where one can just hang... 
    A group of unusually designed architecture which offers a lot of photo opportunities. There is a gallery, two museums, a restaurant. And in the middle of this, an open plaza where one can just hang...  more »
  • By Daniel F
    This place is fantastic and always remind me a lot of things. I been there many times and I have good memories, also very good for give someone as a address . I love it 
    This place is fantastic and always remind me a lot of things. I been there many times and I have good memories, also very good for give someone as a address . I love it  more »
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  • By Robyn Knott
    Melbourne Writers Festival at Deakin Edge. Wonderful to hear Tracy Chevalier and Hannah Kent discuss their work. The only faults were that the wooden seats were very hard, and although the glass permits wonderful views, it also makes this venue very hot. I wouldn't want to be present at a function during summer
  • By Ross Hamstead
    A very beautiful town square. A great place to enjoy the sights or just people watch. Even just to go there to relax and ponder life's wonders.Plenty to do there both for $$'s and for free.
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