Fed SquarevsMelbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Both are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Federation Square ranks significantly better than Melbourne Cricket Ground. Federation Square scores 86 with approval from 8 sources including Afar Magazine, Travel + Leisure and Time Out.
Fed Square
Fodor's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
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." Full review
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 PlanetTop choice
"Melburnians have finally come to embrace Federation Square, accepting it as the congregation place it was meant to be." Full review
Time Out "When Melburnians want to take a break from complaining about the weather, they start whinging about Melbourne's 'Meeting Place', Federation Square." Full review
Afar Magazine "Great culture, restaurants and park." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Designed by local firms Lab Architecture Studio and Bates Smart, it utilizes a fractal triangular design in three materials: zinc, glass, and sandstone." Full review
Time Out "Transport yourself to Africa as Federation Square comes alive with vibrant music, dance performances and artworks." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Arguably the hub of Melbourne's CBD, Federation Square is a center of cultural activity." Full review
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Definitely don't miss out on the Ian Potter Center, the Square's gallery dedicated to indigenous art.
Travel + Leisure "A great starting point for first-time visitors, this striking public square sits between the Yarra River and the southern edge of the CBD, and directly across from Flinders Street Station"
Melbourne Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
Frommer's "You have to get into Federation Square, physically, to appreciate it. The controversial design... has given the city a gathering place." Full review
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Fodor's Concierge Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Jolimont Terrace, Melbourne, Victoria, 3002
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Fodor's "A tour of this complex is essential for an understanding of Melbourne's sporting obsession." Full review
Concierge "A temple in this sports-mad city, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is also the birthplace of Australia's homegrown football game, Aussie Rules."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"With a capacity of 100,000 people, the 'G' is one of the world’s great sporting venues... for many Australians it's considered hallowed ground." Full review
Travel + Leisure "There are often other sporting events on, especially during the football season (from April to September), but outside of match days there are behind-the-scenes tours." Full review
The Telegraph "This 100,024-seater is to Melbourne what St Peter's Basilica is to Rome. It's here that the faithful flock to worship their guernsey-clad football deities." Full review
