Victoria library

In this list of unique things to do in Melbourne you can find the most non-touristy, unusual and quirky experiences I have had in my 15 years in the city.

Victoria State Library

Melbourne is the first and only UNESCO City of Literature in Australia and its gem The State Library of Victoria is often overlooked by visitors.

State Library Victoria

Though they are losing ground to the e-book and the audiobook, public libraries were once central hubs of human intellectual progress. There's something about them that still attracts people, however – whether it's their magnificent historical buildings or the unmistakable smell of old books and dust, scholars and bookworms alike still enjoy perusing their hoards of literary treasures.

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Victoria State Library, Melbourne - circa 2023

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