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Donkey Wheel House entrance on Bourke Street.

Donkey Wheel House

Built for the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company in 1891, Donkey Wheel House is a superb example of Venetian Gothic architecture. The building’s flamboyant style is a reminder of the importance of Melbourne's early tramways system.

Today the building houses a community of socially aligned organisations that are seeking to address some of society’s biggest challenges in innovative, entrepreneurial, financially sustainable and collaborative ways.

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Christmas things to do

Christmas things to do

The city’s wrapped and ready with magical moments, twinkling lights and festive fun.

Christmas eat and drink

Christmas eat and drink

Unwrap the city’s surprises with rooftop bars, twinkling laneways and menus made for merry moments.

Christmas shopping

Christmas shopping

Start ticking off your list in the city’s iconic laneways, arcades and malls.

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Melbourne General Cemetery

Melbourne General Cemetery

Melbourne's most iconic and historically significant cemetery.

Six rare old photos of Melbourne

Six rare old photos of Melbourne

See Melbourne as it once was with these exclusive photos from the Old Vintage Melbourne book.

The best places in Melbourne to take photos

The best places in Melbourne to take photos

Find stunning landmarks, street art and neon lights to shoot in the city.

Southern Cross Station

Southern Cross Station

Major transport hub notable for its distinctive wavy roof.