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GOMA

During its relatively short existence GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown.

Read On GOMA

During its relatively short existence GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown.

Read On GOMA

Brisbane’s arts and cultural scene is thriving, with world class theatre, art galleries, dance and music, film and theatre as well as a host of museums and excellent libraries. Highlights are GOMA, Australia’s leading modern art gallery, the Queensland Ballet directed by Li Cunxin (Mao’s Last Dancer), Queensland Theatre and Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Brisbane’s unique indie arts centre the Brisbane Powerhouse. Brisbane also hosts first class festivals such as the annual 3 week Brisbane Festival and Brisbane International Film Festival and Brisbane Writers Festival.

Nassagaweya house behind picket fence on Gray Rd in West End
West End
Nassagaweya
Nassagaweya with its decorative fretwork, gables and porches was designed and built by accomplished architect and surveyor and later Mayor of South Brisbane
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Man walking in front of National Australia Bank building in Brisbane
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National Australia Bank
This one time head office of NAB was designed by colonial architect FDG Stanley (of Queensland Club fame) in the grand classical style of the boom times
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Nepalese Peace Pagoda in South Bank
South Bank
Nepalese Peace Pagoda
As one of several relics of Expo ’88 that were salvaged and endure as a reminder of the time Brisbane discovered 24 hour partying.
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Top of Newmarket Brickworks Chimney
Alderley
Newmarket Brickworks Chimney
This lone striking 50m tower, c1912 stands sentry in the back streets of Alderley behind the Newmarket Pool
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Newstead House, Newstead
Newstead
Newstead House
Brisbane’s earliest surviving house dates from 1846 when it was built as a simple single storey dwelling for pastoralist Patrick Leslie who had pioneered settlement in the Darling Downs region.
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Entrance to Nundah Historic Cemetery with tomb stones in the background
Nundah
Nundah Historic Cemetery
The historic German cemetery started as a small burial ground in 1846 before being opening as a cemetery in 1862
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Walking path inside Oakman Park in Toowong
Toowong
Oakman Park
In the 1880s this leafy green hollow was a sports field and venue for fashionable penny farthing races which attracted crowds in their hundreds
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Oakwal House and garden with bird bath in Bush St Windsor
Windsor
Oakwal House
A highly aesthetic sandstone and slate villa dating from 1864, Oakwal still holds a commanding position in centre of the cul de sac that was once its surrounding estate
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Old Fortitude Valley State School building
Fortitude Valley
Old State School
This former school, whose pupils included offspring of the original white Valley settlers who arrived on the ship Fortitude in 1849, is one of the earliest existing ones in Queensland
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Facade of Old Government House building on George St Brisbane
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Old Government House
As the first major post-separation building erected in Brisbane, Old Government House, circa 1860-62, also wears the mantle of the only purpose-built Government House in Queensland.
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People crossing the street in front of Old Museum building in Bowen Hills Brisbane.
Bowen Hills
Old Museum
This landmark building with its distinctive Byzantine style turrets was designed by GHM Addison and built in 1891 as Brisbane’s first Exhibition Building
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Orana House building and tower on Gladstone Rd in Highgate Hill
Highgate Hill
Orana
Built on the site of the 1860’s villa Cooltique Orana encompasses, at its rear, part of the old house
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Our Lady of Vladimir church building and gardens in Rocklea
Rocklea
Our Lady Of Vladimir
In the first half of the 20th century a smattering of Russian orthodox churches sprung up around the Brisbane region to cater for immigrants
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Palma Rosa house and gardens in Hamilton
Hamilton
Palma Rosa
It is perhaps this landmark flamboyant house designed by Italian architect Andrea Stombuco that symbolizes what was Brisbane’s Belle Epoch
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Man walking in front of Parliament House on Alice St Brisbane
Brisbane
Parliament House
Queensland’s seat of government since 1869, the wing of Parliament House facing George St was designed by Colonial architect Charles Tiffin
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People’s Palace building in Brisbane
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People's Palace
Significant not just for its iconic Queensland style of multi storey wrap around cast iron verandahs, the People’s Palace is also a rare example of a purpose built temperance hotel
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