Larry La Trobe, Melbourne

Name: Larry La Trobe
Address: Melbourne, Australia

#391 among attractions in Melbourne

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Larry La Trobe is the name given to a popular, cast bronze statue of a dog situated on the northern end of Melbourne's City Square. Along with the Burke and Wills monument, the statue is one of only two free standing art works in the City Square precinct. The statue now located in the square is the second statue of 'Larry', the original having been stolen. ()

Coordinates: 37°48'56"S, 144°58'1"E

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City of Melbourne (Melbourne CBD)Melbourne Australia

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Larry La Trobe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: ACMI, Royal Arcade, St Paul's Cathedral, Block Arcade.

~930 ftSE
Museum
ACMI, Melbourne
5 min walk • ACMI, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, is a beacon of creativity and culture nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This dynamic museum is dedicated to the moving image in all its forms, from early cinema to contemporary digital media.
~910 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Royal Arcade, Melbourne
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, the Royal Arcade is a historic shopping centre that exudes Victorian charm. Established in 1870, this architectural gem serves as a grand testament to Melbourne's rich cultural heritage.
~550 ftSE
19th-century, neo-Gothic cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne
3 min walk • St Paul's Cathedral stands as a spiritual and architectural landmark in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This Anglican cathedral, dedicated to the Apostle Paul, is a significant edifice not just for its religious importance but also for its historical...
~870 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Block Arcade, Melbourne
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia, the Block Arcade stands as a testament to the city's rich architectural heritage and bustling commercial spirit. This elegant shopping centre, with its mosaic-tiled floors and ornate glass canopy, transports visitors to the...
~580 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
St. Collins Lane, Melbourne
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, St. Collins Lane is a premier shopping destination that offers a blend of international and local retail experiences. This sophisticated shopping centre, located at 260 Collins Street, is a vibrant part of the city’s bustling retail...
~400 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cathedral Arcade, Melbourne
2 min walk • Cathedral Arcade is a heritage shopping arcade in Melbourne, Victoria. It forms a short, narrow laneway, connecting Swanston Street to Flinders Lane in the central business district of Melbourne. It is a T-shaped arcade, however one of the laneways terminates inside the building.
~470 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Scots' Church, Melbourne
3 min walk • The Scots' Church is a Presbyterian church in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It was the first Presbyterian church to be built in the Port Phillip District and is located on Collins Street. It is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Australia and has been described as "an icon for well over a hundred years".
~700 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
The Forum, Melbourne
4 min walk • Forum Melbourne is a live music, cinema, theatre, and event venue located on the corner of Flinders Street and Russell Street in Melbourne, Australia.
~180 ftN
City hall, Historical place, Architecture
Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne
1 min walk • Melbourne Town Hall is the central city town hall of Melbourne, Australia, and is a historic building in the state of Victoria since 1867.
~870 ftW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Little Collins Street, Melbourne
5 min walk • Little Collins Street is a minor street in the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The street runs parallel to and to the north of Collins Street and as a narrow one way lane takes on the name of the wider main street.
~240 ftN
Theater, Victorian architecture
Melbourne Athenaeum, Melbourne
2 min walk • The Athenaeum or Melbourne Athenaeum is an art and cultural hub in the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Founded in 1839, it is the city's oldest cultural institution.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Larry La Trobe?

Nearby attractions include Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne (1 min walk), City Square, Melbourne (1 min walk), Melbourne Athenaeum, Melbourne (2 min walk), Manchester Unity Building, Melbourne (2 min walk).

How to get to Larry La Trobe by public transport?

The nearest stations to Larry La Trobe:

Tram

Stop 11: City Square, Collins Street • Lines: 1, 16, 16d, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 64, 64d, 67, 67d, 6d, 72 (1 min walk)
Stop 6: Town Hall • Lines: 109, 109d, 11, 12, 12d, 48, 48d (2 min walk)

Train

Flinders Street (5 min walk)
Melbourne Central (12 min walk)

Bus

Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Street • Lines: 200, 207, 250, 251, 303, 350 (8 min walk)
Tattersalls Lane/Lonsdale Street • Lines: 303 (8 min walk)