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Old Melbourne GaolvsSt. Patrick's Cathedral
Both are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Old Melbourne Gaol ranks marginally better than St. Patrick's Cathedral. Old Melbourne Gaol is ranked #13 in Melbourne with accolades from 4 reviews like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Atlas Obscura.
Old Melbourne Gaol
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Atlas Obscura
Time Out
Frommer's
377 Russell Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
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Fodor's "This bluestone building, the city's first jail, is now a museum that has three tiers of cells with catwalks around the upper levels and is rumored to be haunted." Full review
Lonely Planet "Built in 1841, this forbidding bluestone prison was in operation until 1929." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Once housing children next to hardened criminals this historic jail once displayed Ned Kelly's skull until it was stolen. " Full review
Time Out "Explore the gaol, experience a modern-day arrest procedure at the City Watch House, and stand in the dock of the Old Magistrate's Court. " Full review
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Various nights - Ghost Tours: 133 people were hanged at the Old Melbourne Gaol – including, of course, the one and only Ned Kelly – so it’s probably fair to assume that at least some of them have stayed around to scare the bejeezus out of the unwitting and foolhardy who choose to look for them.
Frommer's "Old Melbourne Gaol’s Crime & Justice Experience is a fascinating way to spend a few hours." Full review
St. Patrick's Cathedral Fodor's Frommer's Time Out Lonely Planet
1 Cathedral Place, Melbourne, Victoria 3002
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Fodor's "Construction of the Gothic Revival building began in 1858 and took 82 years to finish." Full review
Frommer's "St. Patrick's is another interesting Gothic Revival construction with exceptional stained-glass windows." Full review
Time Out "St. Partick's Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne. The cathedral is a leading example of the gothic style of architecture." Full review
Lonely Planet "The imposing bluestone exterior and grounds are but a preview of its contents." Full review
