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Flinders Street Station vs Federation 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."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"If ever there was a true symbol of the city, Flinders Street Station would have to be it."
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Afar Magazine
"Flinders Street Station is not only a Australian icon but it's Melbourne's heart."
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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. "
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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."
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Federation Square
Fodor's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Afar Magazine
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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."
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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 Planet
Top Choice
"Melburnians have finally come to embrace Federation Square, accepting it as the congregation place it was meant to be."
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Time Out
"When Melburnians want to take a break from complaining about the weather, they start whinging about Melbourne's 'Meeting Place', Federation Square."
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Afar Magazine
"Great culture, restaurants and park."
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