Melbourne Art Deco Architecture Tour in Melbourne
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Melbourne Art Deco Architecture Tour
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7 July
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13 July
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14 July
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Melbourne Art Deco Architecture Tour
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USD 51.66
Highlights
Discover Melbourne’s fascinating Art Deco architecture on this small-group, 2-hour walking tour. Learn about the history and culture of Melbourne while admiring fine examples of the city’s most famous Art Deco buildings, including the Manchester Unity Building and Majorca Building. Learn fascinating details about the tiles, patterns, and designs that were popular in the 1930s, and discover how the 1934 Centenary of Melbourne, as well as Mayan, Spanish, and Egyptian art, influenced the city’s architecture.
Itinerary
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Admission Ticket FreeMeet your guide at the Manchester Unity Building at 10am. In 1934, Melbourne celebrated its centenary and this event provided a catalyst for a building boom that transformed the city. As a result, Melbourne has some of the finest Art Deco buildings in the world, with many of the best examples located in the city centre. Follow your Art Deco guide to see and hear about various types of architecture in the city, including the Manchester Unity Building and the Majorca Building. Learn how to recognize the Art Deco style, including the use of terracotta ‘self-cleaning’ tiles, the distinctive patterning, and other design details of the genre. Discover how Spanish, Egyptian, Mayan and other cultures influenced the style and how this was an indicator as to what people were interested in during this time. Finish your tour at 12 noon in the city.
What's included
INCLUDED
Local guide
NOT INCLUDED
Hotel pickup
Food and drinks
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 13 years
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Location
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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3000
Provider
MELTours