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Heart of the city walk
Wander Melbourne’s famous city grid to see legendary landmarks, iconic malls, hidden little streets and art-filled alleys. Crammed with historical facades, beautiful boutiques and world-class dining, this is the locals' guide to the heart of the city.
This walk is approximately 2.5km and takes around 90 minutes.
1. Federation Square
2. St Paul's Cathedral
3. Flinders Lane
4. Regent Theatre and Plaza Ballroom
5. Melbourne Town Hall
6. Athenaeum Theatre
7. Assembly Hall
8. Collins Street
9. Hotel Windsor
10. Parliament House
11. Princess Theatre
12. Chinatown
13. Bourke Street Mall
More to explore
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St Michael's Uniting Church
Notable for its striking architecture, progressive outlook and wellbeing programs.
80 Collins Street
Old Treasury Building
Immerse yourself in the stories of Melbourne history at this 1860s hertiage icon.
Curtin House
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