Federation Square, Melbourne

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Federation Bells
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Federation Bells is a fantastic piece of public art behind the back of Federation Square that allows you to compose your own tune on http://www.federationbells.com.au/

Once you get to the website and compose your track, you are given a schedule of when you'll be able to hear your masterpiece played over the entire public arena.

Written Oct 9, 2011

Address: Federation Square

Website: http://www.federationbells.com.au/

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Federation Square & Melbourne Visitor Centre
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Federation Square is one of the most popular visitor attractions in Melbourne. This building is built as a meeting place for special events and functions for Melbourne. They also have different exhibitions from time to time for special causes.

You don't have to spend much time there, unless you are attending an event or have coffee in their cafe for free WiFi. Basically, you can take many great pictures there cause the modern architecture is totally unique in Melbourne.

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Melbourne Visitor Centre is located ground floor of Federation Square. This should be the first place to visit in Melbourne because you can get free maps and information here including Melbourne and State of Victoria attractions, tours, and public transportation timetables and routes.

Open daily 9am-6pm.

Written Jul 8, 2011

Address: 2 Swanston Street

Website: www.fedsquare.com

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Music in Fed Square
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Federation Square has become the cultural heart of the city, in spite of the huge controversy when first opened. Wander down here virtually any weekend of the year and you will find some kind of live music taking place - ranging from the vast array of multiculturalism present in the city through to major festivals and events such as the Melbourne Jazz Festival, Melbourne International Arts Festival and so much more - and with the big screen, events such as the Australian Open Tennis, World Cup games etc are also broadcast.

Updated Feb 12, 2011

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Federation Square
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The iconic Federation Square is one of the main tourist sights in Melbourne. This small square bounded by the Yarra river on one side is place where a lot of big public events take place. The beautiful architecture around the square is quite breathtaking. Nearby is the the National Gallery of Victoria-Australia Center where you can see a selection of art work from Australian artists. The square also houses a few TV and radio broadcast stations which serves Melbourne. You can also visit the Federation Wharf where you can see the beautiful Yarra river.

Written Oct 19, 2010

Address: Federation Square

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The heart of Melbourne
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Federation Square is the meeting point for locals and tourists. Ian Potter Center and Australian Center for the Moving Image are two points in Federation Square where you can taste art and culture. Melbourne Visitor Centre which is located underground is the best place to plan your visits and trips around Melbourne with friendly and helpful staff. The square is perfect for people watching and you can stroll to the riverbank if you are bored. There are also restaurants available.

Written Aug 14, 2009

Address: Federation Square

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Fun in Federation Square
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amandajayne81 265 reviews

A great meeting area across the river from the city and not far from the casino. We merely walked through here but our friends pointed out several great pubs and eating areas as well as a general area to sit around and people watch and enjoy your time. Very well done.

Written May 9, 2009

Website: http://www.federationsquare.com.au/

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Quirky Federation Square & Tourist Info
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Easily the LANDMARK for Melbourne with its quirky irrelevant design, Federation Square or Fed Square, as its name suggests, was meant to open to celebrate the centenary of Australian Federation on 1 Jan 01. (Due to delays, it actually opened on 26 Oct 02)

It comprises a series of buildings containing a public broadcaster (SBS), art galleries (The Ian Potter Centre is here), a museum, cinemas, exhibition spaces, auditoria, restaurants, bars and shops around two major public spaces, one covered (The Atrium), the other open to the sky, and composed of two spaces that flow into one another (St. Paul's Court and The Square). The majority of the precinct is built on top of a concrete deck over busy railway lines. Received negatively initially, it quickly won over the hearts of the Melbournians.

I wouldn't even try to explain the architectural bits....it's still looks a little disjointed to my untrained eyes though I applaud its quirkiness with its weird bends, angles and lines. It's a happening place as bands play to music to folks having a drink in the bars and restaurants and soaking in the electric atmosphere.

Tourists will make your way here too. Why? The Tourist Info Centre is here. Grin. Get your first orientation of the city, right here; right now.

Written Apr 19, 2008

Website: http://www.federationsquare.com.au/

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Melbourne City Romp
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Ready to Romp, October 2007.

New to Melbourne, the inaugural "Melbourne City Romp" started in October, 2007.
Part treasure hunt, part amazing race, this is probably one of the best ways to learn about Melbourne.
The next 'Romp' is happening, Sunday, 19th October, 2008. Website listed here, so check it out. Fun to be had, prizes to be won and all money goes to a worthy cause.

Written Feb 3, 2008

Address: Starts at Federation Square.

Website: http://www.cityromp.com/

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Very Striking
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I am sure you will find many different opinions about Federation Square. It is very different and functional, I suppose. It is not "square" at all, but very interesting. I don't know if I should say much more, best to find out for yourself!

Written Dec 8, 2007

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Check out the Melbourne Tourist Centre
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If you have not bought your day tours, you must go to the Federation Square to check out all the packages available at the Melbourne Tourist Center Here!

There are local guides to help you plan your day tours and they have lots of day tours for you to choose from... Basically, you can get all the info on Melbourne here!

Where to go, what time to visit, how much, etc....

And you can book the tour with them directly after you have done your comparison of prices and tours...

You dont have to go to the travel agents... You can book tours from ABC travel agent with them..... Save lots of time and hassle..

Federation Square is the perfect place to meet friends too! There's a cafe right in front called the "Time Out"....

Written Sep 16, 2007

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