architecture
Royal Exhibition Building
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Royal Exhibition Building [English]
Architecture
The Royal Exhibition Building and its surrounding Carlton Gardens were conceived and built for the world's fairs of 1880 and 1888. Its architecture is a manifestation of the international exhibition movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, emphasizing technological innovation and industrialization. The structure's eclectic design incorporates Beaux-Arts, Renaissance Revival, and Romanesque Revival elements, featuring a central dome inspired by Florence's Cathedral.
built
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culture
style/period
work type
technique
architect
Specifications
height
68.0 m
length
152.0 m
area
7,000 m²
floor area
12,000 m²
number cupolas
1
cupolas/domes
height (outer)
68.0 m
diameter (outer)
18.3 m
Geography
local language location name
Melbourne, Australia [English]
historical affiliations
UNESCO World Heritage Site
type
cultural
criteria
II
designation
reference
1131
