Perth, Australia

The Round House

The Round House, Perth

Completed in 1831, the twelve-sided Round House at Arthur Head is Western Australia's oldest surviving public building. Eight limestone cells ring a central courtyard. Below runs the Whalers Tunnel, and a gun still fires at one o'clock.

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

Location

Coordinates: -32.056118, 115.741271

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