Built in 1856 Melbourne’s Parliament House was the largest public building ever constructed in Australia during the 19th century. Modelled on a Classical Greek Temple with giant order Doric columns forming a grand portico. Millions of dollars in pure gold leaf was used to decorate the incredible interiors of both the Legislative Council & Legislative Assembly Chambers.

Unfortunately the building remains incomplete with the original plans including a giant detailed central dome. A few years ago the state government at the time announced plans to build the dome but these were later scrapped when the costs became prohibitive.