Federation Square - one of the favorite meeting place of the inhabitants of Melbourne, and the venue for cultural and social events in the city center. This is a real full quarter, limited the Yarra River on one side and streets Flinders Street, Swenson Street and Russell Street with three other area of ​​about 40 thousand sq.m. Along the perimeter of the square are a variety of galleries, theaters, museums, cafes, bars and restaurants. And in the middle of all this - the two main venues for public meetings: one - Atrium - located under the roof, the second - in the open air. Amphitheatre accommodates 35 thousand people. Interestingly, under the area are the railroad tracks on which the train arriving at the station Flinders Street Station, located nearby. With an area of ​​stunning views of the south shore of the Yarra River and parks located there.

I must say that the place where today is the area of ​​the Federation, has always played a prominent role in the history of Melbourne: at different times there were located depot, railway station Princes Bridge Mosque. In 1997 alone, it was decided to renovate this vast area between the city center and the river, resulting in the present and there was a complex of buildings and public spaces, always attracts residents and tourists. All areas of the building have an irregular shape - designers call them "fragments" and the name stuck and is still used today. The official opening was held on Federation Square in 2002. Each year, held here about thousands of different activities that are visited by over 8 million people! It is the second most popular tourist attraction of Victoria.