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Flinders Street StationvsFederation Square
Both Federation Square and Flinders Street Station are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Federation Square scores significantly better than Flinders Street Station. Federation Square ranks #6 in Melbourne with accolades from 8 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Time Out and Afar Magazine.
Flinders Street Station
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura
Michelin Guide
Cnr Flinders & Swanston Sts, Melbourne, Victoria
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Fodor's "The term "meet under the clocks" is widely known and used, indicating the time pieces on the front of this grand Edwardian hub." Full review
Lonely Planet "If ever there was a true symbol of the city, Flinders Street Station would have to be it." Full review
Afar Magazine "Flinders Street Station is not only a Australian icon but it's Melbourne's heart." Full review
Atlas Obscura "An abandoned jewel of a ballroom on the top floor of Australia’s busiest rail station echoes with the sounds of a bygone era. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This is one of the city's most emblematic monuments. Photographed thousands of times, the oldest train station in the city, dating from 1910, is connected to the suburban train network that links up the sprawling outskirts of Melbourne." Full review
Federation Square Fodor's
Concierge Lonely Planet
Time Out Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Corner Swanston and Flinders Streets, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
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Fodor's "The bold, abstract-style landmark was designed to be Melbourne's official meeting place, with a variery of attractions and restaurants." Full review
Concierge "This architecturally striking cultural complex in City Centre... is encircled by bars, cafés, and restaurants, including celebrity chef Michael Lambie's much-lauded Taxi."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Melburnians have finally come to embrace Federation Square, accepting it as the congregation place it was meant to be." Full review
Time Out "When Melburnians want to take a break from complaining about the weather, they start whinging about Melbourne's 'Meeting Place', Federation Square." Full review
Afar Magazine "Great culture, restaurants and park." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Designed by local firms Lab Architecture Studio and Bates Smart, it utilizes a fractal triangular design in three materials: zinc, glass, and sandstone." Full review
Time Out "Transport yourself to Africa as Federation Square comes alive with vibrant music, dance performances and artworks." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Arguably the hub of Melbourne's CBD, Federation Square is a center of cultural activity." Full review
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Definitely don't miss out on the Ian Potter Center, the Square's gallery dedicated to indigenous art.
Travel + Leisure "A great starting point for first-time visitors, this striking public square sits between the Yarra River and the southern edge of the CBD, and directly across from Flinders Street Station"
Melbourne Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
Frommer's "You have to get into Federation Square, physically, to appreciate it. The controversial design... has given the city a gathering place." Full review
