"Ballarat, or better: Sovereign Hill..." Top 5 Page for this destination Ballarat by Ronald_T
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It was only a one-day visit to Ballarat to see Sovereign Hill. However, I was so impressed by the town that the next time I will visit this place I stay here instead of the busy centre of Melbourne. Therefore, I will try to give you the information I have about Ballarat and most pictures are mine, but where it was not possible, I paste some from a brochure or postcards.
Ballarat has a fascinating and turbulent history, which has left the precious legacy of a city rich in heritage and culture. Gold was first discovered in Ballarat in 1851, with the second largest gold nugget ever found in Australia, the Welcome Nugget, discovered in 1858. Within a year, 20,000 miners had arrived from all over the world. In the early morning of December 3, 1854 another important piece of history centred on Ballarat. A brief yet bloody battle took place between protesting miners and Government soldiers. The Eureka Stockade Centre is believed to be on the site of this uprising. Today, you can loose yourself in the sense of history - from the streetscapes and architecture to Ballarat's award winning attraction, Sovereign Hill. The Ballarat Fine Art Gallery proudly displays the original Eureka flag and along with Montrose Historic Cottage, provides fascinating insights into life in the 1850s. Lydiard Street and Sturt Street are renowned for their Victorian splendour: Craig's Royal Hotel, the Mining Exchange and Her Majesty's Theatre are just some of the buildings you must visit. And in Eureka Street, the typical wooden miner's cottages have their own special charm. Wide tree lined avenues, spacious parks, the picturesque Lake Wendoure Botanical Gardens and world renowned Begonia Festival, are just some of the places and events the whole family will want to experience.
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Do not forget to visit the gift shop outside the Sovereign Hill area. I have a profit on your purchases if you give... more travel advice
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Ok folks, this is the end of your free Sovereign Hill tour. I hope you all enjoyed. I know that I did not show you all... more travel advice
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Colonial Bank of Australasia & Gold Office. HEY, VT outlaws, do you think the same as me? ;-) more travel advice
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You have brought back many memories of this excellent village.
Does anybody know the email address for the Sovereign Hill Gift Shop, Bradshaw Street, Ballarat? It is the one on the site of the Gold Museum and Gold theme park! We have lost a beloved Emu. Many thanks
geweldige beschrijving en foto's! ps gelukkige verjaardag!
Wow, that's an impressive job you've done on my city. Excellent work!
It seems that the photo is familiar to me when I first look at it and finally I remember that I took some photos including me sitting in front of that building. It is such a wonderful place.
Wow. Sovereign Hill sounds great, but at 47 degrees celsius, I'd trade to gold for some cold water!!
Great page, you have put so much info in , I feel embarrased, one things for sure if you go as far as Melbourne , you should not miss Ballarat.
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