RMIT Spiritual Centre, Educational and spiritual building in Melbourne, Australia
The RMIT Spiritual Centre stands at the intersection of Franklin and Victoria Streets, featuring classical proportions and ornamental details characteristic of Italianate architecture.
Originally constructed in 1861 as part of the Old Melbourne Gaol complex, this structure served as the chapel before its incorporation into RMIT University after 1929.
The Victorian Heritage Register and National Trust of Australia recognize this building for its architectural merit and educational contribution to Melbourne's development.
Students and visitors can participate in mindful meditation sessions organized by the RMIT Chaplaincy Service within this renovated historical structure.
The building remains one of the few preserved sections of the Old Melbourne Gaol, maintaining its original architectural elements at 377 Russell Street.
Location: Victoria
Inception: 1861
Architects: John James Clark
Architectural style: Italianate architecture
GPS coordinates: -37.80810,144.96500
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:09
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