# Parliament House

Melbourne, Australia

Parliament House presides over the top of Bourke Street, a grand colonnaded building begun in 1855. Seat of Victoria's parliament, it housed Australia's first federal Parliament from 1901 to 1927 and is famous for its never-built dome.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Parliament House, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: -37.811055, 144.97329

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