Open State: Melbourne Central Shots Tower and Glass Cone Tour
211 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
-37.8108298
144.96313350000003
Description
Experience Melbourne Central’s hidden nooks, rarely-seen vantage points and secret rooftops in an Unlocked Tour, guided by local historian Dale Campisi. Hear intriguing tales of Melbourne’s architectural history and learn about the iconic Coops Shot Tower and magnificent glass cone; two of Melbourne’s most recognisable landmarks.
The historic Coops Shot Tower designed by Walter Coop was an ammunitions facility, built in 1889. Today, the tower is one of only three 19th century shot towers remaining in Australia. It stands proudly in its original place, protected by a modern, magnificent glass cone, designed in the 1980s by Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa. This feature floods Melbourne Central retail centre with natural light, and is also one of the city's most recognisable landmarks. Local historian Dale Campisi will lead visitors around Melbourne Central’s hidden nooks, rarely-seen vantage points, secret rooftops and share some intriguing tales of Melbourne’s architectural history.
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