Buildings
Hidden Melbourne's collection of interesting buildings both new and old.
ANZ Gothic Bank
This amazing Gothic style banking chamber was completed during the “Marvellous Melbourne” era in the 1880s.
Immaculate Conception Church Hawthorn
This church's first stone was laid on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on 8 December 1867, and its construction was completed two years later.
Public housing
These public housing towers provide magnificent views over Melbourne. We also have a virtual tour of a 3-bedroom apartment.
3-bedroom apartment
For decades “Housing Commission” tower apartment blocks have been a feature of inner Melbourne suburbs. Here is a typical apartment.
Australian Catholic University
The students at Australian Catholic University enjoy magnificent views across Fitzroy and Collingwood.
South lawn carpark
This carpark under the South Lawn at Melbourne University is unique and stunning. It was used as a film set in the first Mad Max movie.
St Vincent's Hospital
This is a behind-the-scenes tour of one of Melbourne's largest hospitals, St Vincent's. Magnificent views of the city.
ANZ safety deposit
These former safety deposit vaults are situated below street level in Queen Street. They are a marvel of high security and beautifully decorative stained glass.
Russian House
Russian House preserves, fosters and promotes Russian culture and historical heritage in the state of Victoria.
Telstra exchanges
Old Telstra telephone exchanges now have an excess of space due to the miniaturisation of technology.
Snap Industrial Laundry
Another Fitzroy landmark, the Snap Industrial Laundry, disappears.
Christian Israelite Church
An historic church (1861) without windows in Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy. Founded by John Wroe in the UK 1822.
Incinerator Gallery
An incinerator designed by the famous architect Walter Burley Griffin has been converted into an art gallery.
Essendon Town Hall (Clocktower Centre)
The Clocktower Centre, previously known as Essendon Town Hall or Moonee Ponds Town Hall, is now used for performing arts.
Geoffrey Kaye Museum
This museum has the largest collection worldwide in its field and yet very few people know about it.
South Melbourne Town Hall
South Melbourne Town Hall (formerly Emerald Hill) is one of Melbourne's most magnificent Victorian era buildings.
Heavenly Queen Temple
This impressive Taoist Temple complex is the largest in Australia.
Footscray Market rooftop
Up on top of Footscray market is a hidden gem. Such magnificent views.
55 Collins Street
Completed in 1981 this building was designed in conjunction with I.M. Pei. It offers incredible views across Melbourne.
Malone's Hotel Canterbury
Malone's Canterbury Cub Hotel is an iconic building that opened in 1889.
Shrine of Remembrance
The Shrine of Remembrance is a memorial to Australians who have served in war and was dedicated on 11 November 1934.
La Trobe Cottage
Melbourne's oldest surviving building, the original home of Victoria's first Lieutenant-Governor, Charles Joseph La Trobe.
Boyd House Walsh Street
Walsh Street, the house Boyd designed for his own family in 1957, is his most well-known work.
Torrens University Melbourne
Torrens University now occupies the former Metropolitan Gas Company Building built in 1892.