Monday: January 2, 2012

On Monday we will visit the National Gallery of Victoria and St. Patrick's Cathedral. 

We will begin our day by visiting The National Gallery of Victoria.  Founded in 1861 The National Gallery of Victoria is Australia’s oldest public art gallery.  It features art from artists such as Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Picasso, Money and Tuner as well as Aboriginal works and art from Australian painters such as Sidney Nolan, Arthur Boyd and Albert Tucker.  Before leaving we will stop for a bite to eat at the Gallery’s famous Tea Room Restaurant.

National Gallery of Victoria
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Picture of painting by Tiepolo
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Picture of painting by Cezanne
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Later on in the day we will visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral.  The Cathedral is a famous example of Gothic revival architecture and according to tourists is absolutely breathtaking to visit.  I look forward to experiencing the beauty of the architecture myself as well as snapping a few pictures. 

St.Patrick's Cathedral
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Inside St.Patrick's Cathedral
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I think the art gallery will allow me to experience more of Australia’s culture through its artwork.  I will also have a chance to fulfill some of my life objectives by seeing paintings by some of the world’s most famous artists like Van Dych and Picasso.  I also appreciate the chance to see some of the Australian Aboriginals unique works.

Inside the Victorian Art Gallery
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I want to visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral not for the religious services but for the architecture of the building itself.  When I visited England I was able to see St. Paul’s Cathedral and I was simply blown away by the breathtaking beauty and intercity of the architecture and I am eager to repeat that experience in Australia.  From what I have read St. Patrick’s Cathedral is supposed to be a stunning building and I look forward to having the chance to experience it in real life as well as photograph it.

St.Patrick's Cathedral
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