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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.

Oakwal House and garden with bird bath in Bush St Windsor

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

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

Facade of Old Government House building on George St Brisbane

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.

People crossing the street in front of Old Museum building in Bowen Hills Brisbane.

This landmark building with its distinctive Byzantine style turrets was designed by GHM Addison and built in 1891 as Brisbane’s first Exhibition Building

Orana House building and tower on Gladstone Rd in Highgate Hill

Built on the site of the 1860’s villa Cooltique Orana encompasses, at its rear, part of the old house

Our Lady of Vladimir church building and gardens in 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

Palma Rosa house and gardens in Hamilton

It is perhaps this landmark flamboyant house designed by Italian architect Andrea Stombuco that symbolizes what was Brisbane’s Belle Epoch

Man walking in front of Parliament House on Alice St 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

People’s Palace building in Brisbane

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

Pilgrim Congregational Church Simpson Rd Cnr Boundary Rd Bardon

Pilgrim Congregational Church

This tiny timber place of worship sits nestled amongst a grove of towering gums on the edge of Simpsons Rd

Memorial beach mad of stone

Pilot Officer Geoffrey Lloyd Wells

Of all Brisbane’s war memorials this rough hewn tuff seat, shaded under a jacaranda tree is a particularly beautiful and unusual one.

Police Barracks building on Petrie Terrace

Police Barracks

Several layers of history permeate the site and buildings of this landmark complex on the city fringe, beginning with the establishment, back in 1860 of the first major purpose built gaol for free settlers

Princess Row featuring the old chinaman's shop and row of terrace houses on Petrie Terrace.

Originally known as Costin’s Cottages, the owner of these, one of Brisbane’s earliest rows of terrace houses c1863, was colonial Queen St chemist

Looking down to the stage inside the Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba

Princess Theatre

The only surviving intact 19th century theatre in Brisbane and the oldest in Australia, since its construction in 1888

Queen Alexandra Home building in Coorparoo

Queen Alexandra Home

This landmark brick residence was initially called Hatherton, built as a private home in 1886 for businessman Reuben Nicklin

Treasury building and Queens Gardens Brisbane

Not only is this the city’s only intact heritage-surrounded green square but it holds archaeological importance, having been part of the convict settlement in the 1820s.

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Lit up Brisbane bridges

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Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie QPAC

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Crowd at Oddities and Curiosities Expo

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Aerial view of Milton Xmas Markets

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Kings of Country Rock

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symphony orchestra performance on stage

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choir performance with lead vocalist

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People standing in line

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Lighting of Christmas Tree Brisbane

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