Little Italy, Melbourne

Name: Little Italy
Address: Melbourne, Australia

#738 among attractions in Melbourne

Entertainment district, Dancing

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Facts and practical information

Little Italy in Victoria, Australia, is a "Little Italy" cultural precinct of the Italian community of Melbourne. It is situated along Lygon Street in the inner-Melbourne suburb of Carlton. ()

Coordinates: 37°47'59"S, 144°58'1"E

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City of Melbourne (Carlton)Melbourne Australia

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Day trips

Little Italy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Melbourne Museum, Brunswick Street, Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens.

~1950 ftSE
Natural history and cultural collections
Melbourne Museum, Melbourne
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia, the Melbourne Museum stands as a contemporary beacon of knowledge and culture. This state-of-the-art museum, inaugurated in 2000, is renowned for its diverse collection that spans across natural history, culture,...
0.6 miE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Brunswick Street, Melbourne
16 min walk • Brunswick Street, nestled in the vibrant heart of Melbourne, Australia, is a bustling shopping district renowned for its eclectic mix of boutiques, eateries, and entertainment venues. This iconic street, pulsating with the city's creative energy, provides a unique...
0.4 miSE
Iconic Victorian centre for events
Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne
11 min walk • The Royal Exhibition Building is a cherished architectural masterpiece nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. A testament to the flourishing period of the late 19th century, this World Heritage-listed site stands as a historical beacon of the city's cultural...
0.4 miSE
Historic Victorian-era park with museums
Carlton Gardens, Melbourne
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Carlton Gardens is an urban sanctuary that spans 26 hectares and is renowned for its Victorian-era landscaping, majestic trees, and stunning floral displays. This verdant park, a World Heritage Site, is not just a place for leisure...
0.6 miS
Universities and schools, Shopping, Bookshop
RMIT Melbourne City campus, Melbourne
17 min walk • The Melbourne City campus of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology is located in the city centre of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. It is sometimes referred to as "RMIT City" and the "RMIT Quarter" of the city in the media.
0.5 miSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Swanston Street, Melbourne
13 min walk • Swanston Street is a major thoroughfare in the centre of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is one of the main streets of the Melbourne central business district and was laid out in 1837 as part of the original Hoddle Grid.
0.6 miS
37°48'27"S • 144°57'47"E
Hardrock, Melbourne
15 min walk • Climbing, Game and entertainment center
0.5 miSW
Baths, Sport venue, Sport
City Baths, Melbourne
14 min walk • The City Baths, located at 420 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia, opened in 1904 as public baths, with swimming pools and bathing facilities. Extensively renovated in the early 1980s, it is now considered one of Melbourne's most architecturally and historically significant buildings.
0.4 miS
Church
Lygon Street Christian Chapel, Melbourne
11 min walk • Lygon Street Christian Chapel is an Evangelical church in the inner-city suburb of Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, built in 1865, and designed by architect W.M. Moore. The services were led by a 'preacher'. The preacher prior to February 1867 was American Reverend H.S. Earl. He was replaced by fellow Americans T.J. Gore and G.L.
~1890 ftSE
Museum, Science museum, Archaeological museum
Museums Victoria, Melbourne
10 min walk • Museums Victoria is an organisation which operates three major state-owned museums in Melbourne, Victoria: the Melbourne Museum, the Immigration Museum and Scienceworks Museum.
~1740 ftW
Park
John Medley Building, Melbourne
9 min walk • The John Medley Building is at Kernot Road, The University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The building was designed by Sir Roy Burman Grounds.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Little Italy?

Nearby attractions include Melbourne/Inner north, Melbourne (1 min walk), Asia Education Foundation, Melbourne (5 min walk), Frank Tate, Melbourne (6 min walk), Graduate House, Melbourne (6 min walk).

How to get to Little Italy by public transport?

The nearest stations to Little Italy:

Bus

Faraday Street/Lygon Street • Lines: 200, 207 (2 min walk)
Lygon Street/Grattan Street • Lines: 402 (2 min walk)

Tram

Stop 1: Melbourne University • Lines: 1, 16, 16d, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 64, 64d, 67, 67d, 6d, 72 (5 min walk)
Stop 112: Lygon Street • Lines: 1, 6, 6d (5 min walk)

Train

Melbourne Central (20 min walk)
Parliament (22 min walk)