Australia

"The Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne, Australia was designed by the architect Joseph Reed, who also designed the Melbourne Town Hall and the State Library of Victoria. According to Reed, the eclectic design was inspired by many sources. The dome was modeled on the Florence Cathedral, while the main pavilions were influenced by the style of Rundbogenstil and several buildings from Normandy, Caen and Paris. The foundation stone was laid by Victorian governor George Bowen on 19 February 1879 and it was completed in 1880, ready for the Melbourne International Exhibition. The building consisted of a Great Hall of over 12,000 square metres and many temporary annexes." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Arcade,_Melbourne AIMG_6008

Although parts of the organ date from the late 19th century, its present installation dates from the early 1960's. St. Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne Australia, is an excellent example of the Gothic Revival style of architecture. The foundation stone was laid in 1858, but do to lack of manpower during the gold rush years and later economic depression, it was not completed until 1939. AIMG_6029

St. Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne Australia, is an excellent example of the Gothic Revival style of architecture. The foundation stone was laid in 1858, but do to lack of manpower during the gold rush years and later economic depression, it was not completed until 1939. AIMG_6024

St. Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne Australia, is an excellent example of the Gothic Revival style of architecture. The foundation stone was laid in 1858, but do to lack of manpower during the gold rush years and later economic depression, it was not completed until 1939. AIMG_6026

Now a museum, Old Melbourne Gaol in Melbourne Australia served as a prison from 1845 until 1924. It confined some of Australia's more notorious criminals - bushranger Ned Kelly being among the most famous. It was the site of 135 hangings. AIMG_6020

The Shrine of Remebrance in Melbourne Australia "was built as a memorial to the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I and is now a memorial to all Australians who have served in war. It is a site of annual observances of ANZAC Day (25 April) and Remembrance Day (11 November) and is one of the largest war memorials in Australia. Designed by architects Phillip Hudson and James Wardrop who were both World War I veterans, the Shrine is in a classical style, being based on the Tomb of Mausolus at Halicarnassus and the Parthenon in Athens. Built from Tynong granite, the Shrine originally consisted only of the central sanctuary surrounded by the ambulatory. The sanctuary contains the marble Stone of Remembrance, upon which is engraved the words "Greater love hath no man". Once a year, on 11 November at 11 a.m. (Remembrance Day), a ray of sunlight shines through an aperture in the roof to light up the word "Love" in the inscription." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrine_of_Remembrance AIMG_6039

The Shrine of Remebrance in Melbourne Australia "was built as a memorial to the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I and is now a memorial to all Australians who have served in war. It is a site of annual observances of ANZAC Day (25 April) and Remembrance Day (11 November) and is one of the largest war memorials in Australia. Designed by architects Phillip Hudson and James Wardrop who were both World War I veterans, the Shrine is in a classical style, being based on the Tomb of Mausolus at Halicarnassus and the Parthenon in Athens. Built from Tynong granite, the Shrine originally consisted only of the central sanctuary surrounded by the ambulatory. The sanctuary contains the marble Stone of Remembrance, upon which is engraved the words "Greater love hath no man". Once a year, on 11 November at 11 a.m. (Remembrance Day), a ray of sunlight shines through an aperture in the roof to light up the word "Love" in the inscription." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrine_of_Remembrance AIMG_6043

Melbourne, Australia is the capital of the state of Victoria, and the second largest city in Australia. It is known for its fine architecture. AIMG_6063

St. Kilda (population of 17,795), is a seaside suburb of Melbourne, Australia. AIMG_6059