The Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is the oldest remaining exhibition pavilion. It was built in 1879-80 for the Great Exhibition of 1880. The building showcases the prosperity of Victoria in the 1870s. The same building had also housed the Commonwealth Parliament in 1901.
Though many parts of the Royal Exhibition Building were destroyed at various times during the twentieth century, its Great Hall survived. The structure, including large galleries and high domes, was restored in the 1990s.
The location continues to be used for trade shows, fairs and other events. The international flower and garden show is one of the annual events held in the Great Hall. In 2004, it became the first Australian building to join the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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