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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.

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.

Tram Stop no 26 red and while poll in Coorparoo

Tram Post No.26

From 1925 to 1955 trams ran along Cavendish Rd and this red post signifying Stop 26

Old tram tracks in middle of the road in Camp Hill Brisbane

This double track stretch of rails are the last remaining tram tracks of Brisbane’s Tramways system.

Trammies Corner sign and park in Paddington

Trammies Corner

A quaint pocket park from which there are scenic views of Paddington west to the Border Ranges, Trammies Corner is so named as a tribute to tram drivers.

Treasury Building's ornate facade on Queen St Brisbane

Treasury Building

One of Brisbane’s foremost landmark buildings, the Treasury was built in three stages between 1886 and 1928

Triumph Theatre building facade in Brisbane

Triumph Theatre

This 1920’s built picture theatre is one of a few remaining intact interwar cinemas left in Queensland

Students sitting under a tree in the University of Queensland's forecourt in St Lucia

University Of Queensland

Although the University of Queensland was established in 1909, its first premises were that of the recently vacated Old Government House on George St

Building inside the Victoria Barracks in Petrie Terrace

Victoria Barracks

After the Brisbane Gaol the second group of buildings to appear on Petrie Terrace (then known as ‘Green Hill’) were these military barracks.

Woman reading book on lawn in front of wall holding the Victoria Bridge Abutment and Memorial in South Brisbane

Victoria Bridge Abutment & Memorial

This is the remaining piece of the 1896 bridge (the fourth to be built in that location) and the first bridge across the Brisbane River to resist being washed away

This beautiful poincietta, jacaranda & fig-studded ridge with green rolling hills was once earmarked to be Brisbane’s premier park

Winding stairs at entrance of Warrawee house in Toowong

This distinctive vernacular style Queenslander house is a prime example of the opulence of the peak 1880’s boom

Whepstead house and yard in Wellington Point

Wellington Point

When first built this grand white manor house (named Fernbourne) was considered one of the finest at the bay, with sweeping views to sea

Ornate wall Wickham Terrace Car Park

Wickham Terrace Car Park

Many drive in, out and past without ever noticing the distinctive 1960’s features of this car park which was designed by innovative city council architect James Birrell

Wilston House behind white picket fence and yard.

Wilston House has had a long and illustrious history since its construction in 1876 for William Wilson

Windmill Tower on Wickham Tce Brisbane at sunrise next to jacaranda tree in full bloom.

Brisbane’s oldest building has many facets to its sometimes dark and brutal history and the oldest windmill in existence in Australia.

Windsor Shire Council Chambers building and garden in Windsor

Windsor Shire Council Chambers

The cuttings of busy Lutwyche Rd through Windsor's historical pocket have left the old Windsor Council Chambers on something of an island

Pedestrians walking in front of Woolloongabba Post Office

Woolloongabba Post Office

The old Woolloongabba Post and Telegraph Office c1905 has a striking presence in the streetscape of Stanley St, thanks to its rich detailing and parapet.

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