3 Best Landmarks in Ballarat

“Eureka Centre is one of Australia's most revered cultural artefacts and is located at the site of the Eureka Rebellion in Ballarat, Victoria. They explore the cultural impact of the gold rush and recount the stories of the women and men who risked their lives in the fight for miners' rights. Eureka Centre is home to one of Australia's most compelling historical artefacts, the Eureka Flag. Eureka Centre is a wonderful place to learn about the legends that shaped democratic Australia and helped reform its laws. The museum features numerous electronic displays that narrate the city’s history and promote the values of freedom, democracy and equality. The scenic Eureka Stockade Memorial Gardens surround the centre. Eureka Centre also has a gift shop and a café that offers snacks and lunches for visitors and the local community. The multiple layers of Eureka commemoration are reflected throughout the park in its important trees, interpretive plaques and memorials that praise those involved.”

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“The Ballarat Tramway Museum is a tramway museum located in Ballarat, Victoria, which was created to preserve the tramway experience on the streets of Ballarat from 1887 to 1971. Trams are operated along a public road on the central section of the track, using authentic operational techniques such as conductors, paper tickets, uniforms, tram stops, and even original-style paperwork. The Tram Museum and Depot, at the south end of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, displays a collection of tramcars, exhibitions featuring photographs, videos, tramway memorabilia, Tammie stories, souvenirs, and a bookshop. The Museum is open for visitors, and self-guided tours are possible when volunteers are available. Ballarat Tramway Museum has a set of 72 solar panels supplying 18kW of power for its daily operating activities.”

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“Ballarat Town Hall is one of the most significant town halls in Australia. Visitors to the city will now have an opportunity to hear about the secrets and stories of the Ballarat Town Hall during a special guided tour. Ballarat Town Hall offers new weekly guided tours that will take visitors back in time through one of Ballarat's oldest buildings. The town hall has served as the heart of civic administration in Ballarat and is used for council meetings, community events, and ceremonies. Inside, the building contains various historical artifacts, including portraits of past mayors and a collection of Victorian-era furniture. Ballarat Town Hall provides participants with a chance to experience what it was like during the late 1860s, with many of the building's magnificent features retained, complete with original furniture. Also, Ballarat Town Hall is called a "Handsome little city with photograph-worthy spots for tourists".”

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