- Address: Corner Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia;
- Website: www.federationsquare.com
When traveling in Australia , do not forget to visit the Federation Square in Melbourne . It is on it that modern architectural solutions are realized.
What to see?
The Federation Square in Melbourne is considered the main one. It hosts important cultural and social events. The architectural harmony of the square was created from 1997, and in 2002 it was solemnly opened and won more than 30 awards in the field of tourism and construction.
The Federation Square in Melbourne is one of the ten best squares in the world. On the one hand, it is limited to the station, on the other - by the St. Paul's Cathedral , and from the third - by the embankment of the Yarra River.
Since the square is located next to the Fliders Street station , it is easy to find if you are on a train. From this point of departure, you can begin to get acquainted with Melbourne. Here you can buy bus, bike tours or just a map-guide in the Information Center.
The Federation Square in Melbourne is the center of historical and cultural heritage. It houses the building of the National Gallery of Victoria , where you can see the exposition of Australian art, the indoor Atrium, Crossbar (audience for watching forecasts on a large video screen), the Museum of Australian Racing, the Center for Cinematography and the Information Center. In addition, the area houses a variety of shops, exhibition halls, restaurants, cafes, where you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a modern city, which, of course, attracts tourists. For cyclists, there is a bicycle rental and costs only $ 15 during the first hour, then $ 5 for the next hour or $ 35 per day.
How to get there?
- Melbourne launched a special tourist free tram, the route which allows you to view all the sights of the city, including the Federation Square. The tramcar differs from others in its red color and is also considered a tourist attraction of Melbourne.
- Trams No. 1, 3 stops of Swanston Street and Finders Street respectively.
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