- Address: 525 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
- Phone: +61 3 9614 5888
- Website: rialto.com.au
- Height: 251 m
- Number of floors: 63
- Date of construction: 1982-1986.
- Opening hours: 7.00 - 19.00
In our age of modern technology and modern architecture, original solutions and ornate buildings are valued no less than ancient monuments. Of course, no one will undertake to compare some Gothic castle in Europe and modern skyscrapers in Canada or the USA. However, it will be completely unfair if our inquisitive and eager for entertaining things mind misses the attention of modern architecture. In addition, megacities have a unique beauty that you need to be able to feel and understand. Probably, this is what the main architects of Rialto Towers in Melbourne wanted to impose on ordinary people.
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Melbourne is by right considered the largest city in southern Australia . Almost all the large business of the southern states is based in this large metropolis. Surprisingly, Melbourne was even recognized as the most convenient city for living in the world. Along with such popularity, it enjoys no less success with tourists. And against all its attractions, it's impossible not to mention the complex of Rialto Towers skyscrapers.
It is believed that these buildings are almost the highest in the entire Southern Hemisphere (unless you take into account antennas and spiers). The complex includes two skyscrapers, one of which in height reaches 251 m, the second - 185 m. One of the towers has 63 floors and 3 underground, the second - 43 floors. In addition, a truly impressive figure is the total area of office space, which is based in the Rialto Towers - more than 84 thousand square meters. m.
The construction of these two giants occurred during the period from 1982 to 1986. Surprisingly, the first floors began their work even when the building was not completely erected - in 1984. Since 1994, on the 55th floor of one of the towers, a viewing platform was opened, which in its time is one of the most visited places among tourists. Provided that the observer is fond of nature, from here an excellent view of the panorama of the city opens, the distance can reach 60 km! In 2009, the viewing platform was closed, but since 2011, the Vue De Monde restaurant has started its activity here, providing an excellent opportunity to enjoy a refined cuisine amidst a breathtaking view of Malbourne. It is especially romantic here in the evening, when the feeling of beauty first saturates the amazing sunset, and then the bright lights of the night city. Another interesting detail is the staircase leading to the observation deck. It has about one and a half thousand steps, and every year the most hardy take it to test their abilities, participating in the race on the steps.
To date, Rialtoe Towers is the sixth tallest building in Australia, and 122nd in the world. Most of its premises are allocated, of course, to various offices, offices and branches of different firms.
How to get there?
To Rielto Towers you can reach tram number 11, 42, 48, 109, 112 to the stop of King St / Collins St.
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