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University of Melbourne

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Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is the second oldest university in Australia and the oldest in Victoria. The main campus is in Parkville, with landscaped gardens and a mix of interesting architecture. It's well worth taking a stroll through the grounds. Look out for the Old Quadrangle and ornate residential colleges on College Crescent, including Newman College, Trinity College, and Queen's College.

With several other campuses located across Victoria, the University of Melbourne consistently ranks among the best universities in Australia and the world.

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State Library Victoria

Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free public libraries in the world.

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Southbank Library at Boyd

A public library set in the heritage-listed building that houses the Boyd Community Hub.

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This prominent and historic Anglican cathedral is a Melbourne landmark.

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St Patrick's Cathedral

This historic Catholic cathedral is the largest Gothic Revival building in Victoria.

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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