Former Melbourne Magistrates' Court, Melbourne

Name: Former Melbourne Magistrates' Court
Address: Melbourne, Australia

#256 among attractions in Melbourne

Gothic Revival architecture

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Former Melbourne Magistrates' Court, Melbourne

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Facts and practical information

The Former Melbourne Magistrates' Court was the original home of Melbourne's City Court and District Court, as well as their emergency court. The French Romanesque building is located on the corner of La Trobe and Russell streets in the Melbourne city centre. ()

Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 37°48'31"S, 144°57'58"E

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City of Melbourne (Melbourne CBD)Melbourne Australia

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Day trips

Former Melbourne Magistrates' Court – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Melbourne Central, Queen Victoria Village, Old Melbourne Gaol, RMIT Melbourne City campus.

~1060 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Melbourne Central, Melbourne
6 min walk • Melbourne Central is a vibrant and expansive shopping centre nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This architectural marvel is not just a shopping destination but a cultural hub that reflects the city's dynamic spirit.
~550 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Edwardian architecture
Queen Victoria Village, Melbourne
3 min walk • Queen Victoria Village, more commonly known as QV Melbourne, is a prominent shopping and lifestyle precinct nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This urban village is a blend of retail, dining, and leisure, offering a diverse experience to locals and tourists...
~440 ftNW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne
3 min walk • Steeped in history and shrouded in mystery, the Old Melbourne Gaol stands as a stark reminder of Australia's colonial past. Situated in the heart of the city of Melbourne, this bluestone building once functioned as a prison, holding and executing some of Australia's...
~950 ftW
Universities and schools, Shopping, Bookshop
RMIT Melbourne City campus, Melbourne
5 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.
~1300 ftNW
Museum, Postmodern architecture
RMIT Design Hub, Melbourne
7 min walk • The RMIT Design Hub is a design hub that houses research, archive, exhibition and studio space of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. Completed in May 2012 the Design Hub was designed by Sean Godsell Architects in association with Peddle Thorp Architects.
~1340 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Swanston Street, Melbourne
7 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.
~990 ftNW
37°48'27"S • 144°57'47"E
Hardrock, Melbourne
5 min walk • Climbing, Game and entertainment center
~1000 ftSW
Cultural hub in 19th-century buildings
State Library of Victoria, Melbourne
5 min walk • The State Library Victoria is the main library of the Australian state of Victoria. Located in Melbourne, it was established in 1854 as the Melbourne Public Library, making it Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free libraries in the world.
~1070 ftNW
Baths, Sport venue, Sport
City Baths, Melbourne
6 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.
~1020 ftN
Church
Lygon Street Christian Chapel, Melbourne
5 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.
~1130 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Chinese Museum, Melbourne
6 min walk • The Chinese Museum or Museum of Chinese Australian History is an Australian history museum located in Melbourne's Chinatown, which is dedicated to documenting, preserving and displaying the history, heritage and culture of Australia’s Chinese community.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Former Melbourne Magistrates' Court?

Nearby attractions include Russell Street Police Headquarters, Melbourne (1 min walk), Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne (3 min walk), Abode318, Melbourne (3 min walk), RMIT University Library, Melbourne (3 min walk).

How to get to Former Melbourne Magistrates' Court by public transport?

The nearest stations to Former Melbourne Magistrates' Court:

Tram

Stop 7: Russell Street • Lines: 30, 35 (1 min walk)
Stop 6: Melbourne Central Station, Swanston Street • Lines: 30, 30d, 35 (4 min walk)

Bus

La Trobe Street/Russell Street • Lines: 200, 207 (1 min walk)
Little Lonsdale Street/Russell Street • Lines: 200, 207 (2 min walk)

Train

Melbourne Central (6 min walk)
Parliament (11 min walk)

Ferry

Port Phillip Ferries (33 min walk)