Parliament House

Parliament House, Hobart is one the most significant buildings of the Tasmanian government .It is located on Salamanca place in Hobart, Tasmania. The Parliament House, Hobart was inaugurated in the year 1825.

The Parliament House was originally designed by the famous government architect John Lee Archer as a customs house in the year 1930. This extremely splendid two-storied sandstone building was built using condemned labour. The official work, mostly done by convict laborers, began on 3 January 1835. The basement level of the building was almost completed within March 1836. In the year 1838 the second storey of the building was ready for use. After Tasmania acquired independence in the year 1856, this building was renovated for parliamentary use.

Besides the two Chambers that is Tasmanian Legislative Council and the Tasmanian house of Assembly, Parliament House nowadays also has an official lodging for its Members and staff. The Parliament House has the Parliamentary Library located on the ground floor. The library has a vast collection of books and interesting historical documents that are accessible for viewing. Offices for ministers, dining rooms and reception areas and interview rooms are also present in the House.

Wide range of renovation work has been made to the Parliament House under Federal heritage programs since the year 1998.This renovation work has restored the building its original condition, which has eventually removed many of the modifications, made over the years. The people paying a visit to the Parliament House can view the impressive central entrance decorated by a parapet with an attractive cornice and the stonework. Moreover, the visitors can also enjoy a refreshing walk amidst magnificent oak trees.

Getting there:

To reach the Parliament House of you can avail the public transport facilities like the Metro City Bus Terminal.

Opening hours:

The Parliament House remains open from 10 m to 4 pm on all days of a week from Monday to Friday.

Address

Parliament House
Hobart, TAS 7000
Australia

The Parliament House, Hobart is one of the popular tourist attractions of the city. Visiting this venue will be an unforgettable experience for you.

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