The Capitol, Melbourne

Name: The Capitol
Address: Melbourne, Australia

#205 among attractions in Melbourne

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The Capitol is an historic theatre on Swanston Street in the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Opened in 1924 as part of the Capitol House building, the art deco theatre was designed by American husband and wife architects Walter Burley and Marion Mahony Griffin, and is the oldest of Melbourne's large picture palaces. It is famous for its extravagant decor and abstract motifs, including an intricate geometric ceiling containing thousands of coloured lamps, designed to evoke the walls of a crystalline cave. ()

Opened: 1924 (100 years ago)Coordinates: 37°48'54"S, 144°57'58"E

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City of Melbourne (Melbourne CBD)Melbourne Australia

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The Capitol – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bourke Street Mall, Royal Arcade, St Paul's Cathedral, Block Arcade.

~720 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district, Shopping centre
Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne
4 min walk • Bourke Street Mall is the vibrant heart of Melbourne's bustling shopping district, a pedestrian-only thoroughfare that pulses with the energy of commerce and culture. This iconic strip, situated between Elizabeth Street and Swanston Street, is a prime destination for...
~580 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Royal Arcade, Melbourne
3 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.
~870 ftSE
19th-century, neo-Gothic cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne
5 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...
~650 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Block Arcade, Melbourne
4 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...
~310 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
St. Collins Lane, Melbourne
2 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...
~650 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cathedral Arcade, Melbourne
4 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.
~870 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Galleria, Melbourne
5 min walk • 385 Bourke Street is a high-rise office building located in Melbourne, Australia. It is the former head office of the State Bank of Victoria and Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
~600 ftE
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".
~290 ftE
City hall, Historical place, Architecture
Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne
2 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.
~580 ftW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Little Collins Street, Melbourne
3 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.
~370 ftE
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 The Capitol?

Nearby attractions include Howey Place, Melbourne (1 min walk), Manchester Unity Building, Melbourne (1 min walk), Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne (2 min walk), Larry La Trobe, Melbourne (2 min walk).

How to get to The Capitol by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Capitol:

Tram

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

Train

Flinders Street (6 min walk)
Melbourne Central (11 min walk)

Bus

Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Street • Lines: 200, 207, 250, 251, 303, 350 (7 min walk)
Tattersalls Lane/Lonsdale Street • Lines: 303 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Port Phillip Ferries (30 min walk)