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Federation Square Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Hours Outdoor spaces open 24 hr
Location Flinders St. to the Yarra River (running north-south; to the left, facing Flinders St. Railway Station)
Transportation Tram: City Circle
Web site www.federationsquare.com.au
Prices Free admission; charges for some special events and exhibitions

Frommer's Review

You have to get into Federation Square, physically, to appreciate it. The controversial design -- Melbournians either love it or hate it (I fall into the former category) -- has given the city a gathering place, and you only have to visit on the weekends to see that it works. A conglomerate of attractions are centered on a large open piazza-style area cobbled with misshapen paving. Here you'll find the Ian Potter Centre , Champions -- The Australian Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, and the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI), which has two state-of-the-art cinemas and large areas where visitors can view movies, videos, and digital media. A one-stop visitor center operates, and there are many cafes and coffee shops throughout the precinct. It's worth visiting "Fed Square" just to see the architecture, made up of strange geometrical designs, and the glassed atrium. Lots of events happen in the square's 450-seat amphitheater, including theatrical performances and free concerts. Other events take place on the plaza and along the banks of the Yarra River.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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