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

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

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.

Roseville house and garden with water fountain in Teneriffe

Originally part of the estate of Teneriffe House, this ornate Victorian villa was built in 1885 for George Myers, a glassware and china merchant who had a shop in Queen St

Rowes Building ornate facade.

The ornate classical Rowes building and its co-joined twin the Rothwell’s Building were constructed in 1885 for 2 separate owners.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church building and Paddington district views.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

This red and cream GHM Addison designed landmark church was built in 1918 as the third in twenty years for the Sisters of Mercy

Tomb stones overlooking lake and hills in Samsonvale Cemetery .

Samsonvale Cemetery

This tiny burial ground on the picturesque shores of Lake Samsonvale was once home to the local Presbyterian Church

Sandgate Baptist Church building and orange rooftop on a sunny day in Sandgate.

Sandgate Baptist Church

Designed by prolific architect Richard Gailey, this landmark white Gothic church nestled at the base of the Shorncliffe cliffs

Sandgate Town Hall building and clock tower

Sandgate Town Hall

With Sandgate having been established as a desirable seaside town in the late 1800s, its first Municipal Chambers and Town Hall was designed by Richard Gailey

Santa Barbara house facade and garden on Moray St New Farm (Inner City)

In 1929-30 Santa Barbara was one of the most expensive residences to be built in Brisbane at a cost of 4000 pounds to its owner

Santos building and skyline in Brisbane

Not only is Santos Place Australia’s largest 6 star green building, visually it is the structure with a dozen different faces.

Shorncliffe Pier's tiled entrance and pier

Shorncliffe Pier

Formerly known as Sandgate Pier, this 350m long structure with its white timber rails and colonial lamps was completed in 1872 during the early heyday of Sandgate’s seaside tourism.

Shrine of Remembrance Greek temenos structure and tiles in Brisbane

Shrine Of Remembrance

Public donations helped to raise the funds for Brisbane’s landmark war memorial

South Brisbane Town Hall and trees seen from Vulture Street

South Brisbane Town Hall

This rare and highly accomplished piece of 1891 architecture was designed as the South Brisbane Municipal Chambers by John Murdock.

St Andrew’s Uniting Church red brick facade in Brisbane

St Andrew's Uniting Church

As with all designs that break with tradition St Andrew’s began its life in 1905 as a maligned building for not following the gothic in-vogue style.

St John’s Cathedral with garden in bloom and jacaranda tree

St John's Cathedral

Brisbane’s largest and most striking cathedral, St John’s construction from local tuff and Helidon sandstone famously took well over a century

Saint Mary's Catholic Church facade in South Brisbane

St Mary's Catholic Church

Built in the early 1890’s on the site of and to replace the original wooden Catholic church of 1865, St Mary’s is today a landmark in this area of South Brisbane.

St Matthews Anglican Church

Few non-locals know of this little slice of early colonial history atop a hill with commanding views towards the north and city.

St Nicholas Church facade in Woolloongabba

St Nicholas Cathedral

This church, built in 1935, is the oldest purpose built Orthodox Russian Church within the oldest Russian Orthodox parish in Australia.

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