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Flinders Street railway station

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Flinders Street railway stationCreated by Philip Mallis in 2021; cropped by HappyWaldo · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Flinders Street railway station is Melbourne's oldest and busiest train station, opened in 1854. Its grand Edwardian Baroque facade, green copper dome, and clock tower make it a beloved symbol of the city. The station's main entrance under the clocks is a popular meeting point. Inside, the vaulted ceilings and historic platforms evoke a bygone era of rail travel.

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  • The iconic yellow facade and green copper dome
  • The row of clocks above the main entrance showing departure times
  • The historic main hall with its high arched ceiling

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Ways to visit Flinders Street railway station

You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.

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