Government House Hobart

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One of the most historical landmarks of Tasmania, the Government House is located in the Lower domain road in the Queens Domain. It was built using sandstone in the nineteenth century and was designed by the director of public works at the time, William Porden Kay. Completed in 1857, the palatial Government house is where the Governor of Tasmania resides.

The house has 73 rooms that boast of authentic Elizabethan and Jacobean designs which are mostly found in the Main Hall, the Dining Room, the Ante Drawing Room, the French Room, the Ballroom, the exterior, the gardens and the conservatory. All areas are designed with pure Victorian designs that replicate the original sophistication of the time.

The House is the venue for a plethora of annual dinners, receptions and annual events. Since the year 1990, an annual open day for the public was initiated by the governor of the time Governor Sir Philip Bennett.

Nearby attractions to the Government House include the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and The Tasman Bridge.

Hotel accommodations include the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Rydges Hotel and the Leisure Inns Waterfront Lodge.

Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_House,_Hobart
http://www.govhouse.tas.gov.au/
http://www.hobart.world-guides.com/hobart_landmarks.html

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Nearby Attractions and Landmarks:

Cadbury's Chocolate Factory
Derwent Entertainment Centre
Eastlands
Government House Hobart
Hobart Airport
Matilda Bay Brewing Company
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Seven Mile Beach
The Organ Pipes
University of Tasmania