Published for: Tuesday, 5/08/2008
Travel Guides -> Attractions -> Landmarks and Buildings -> Western Australia -> Fremantle And Rottnest
Fremantle - `Step inside and do time` at Fremantle Prison, a fascinating Western Australian visitor attraction.
Originally known as `The Convict Establishment`, Fremantle Prison was built by convicts in the 1850`s from limestone quarried on the site. It is the largest convict built structure in Western Australia and is the most intact convict establishment in the entire country. Decomissioned as a maximum security prison in 1991 Fremantle Prison was used continuously as a place of incarceration and punis... read more
St Johns Church and Kings Square
Fremantle - Considered by many to be the true heart of Fremantle. The grey, stone walls of the church have stood since 1882, while the smooth flagstones surrounding the church were brought to Fremantle as ship`s ballast. It is located in Kings Square.
The design of St John`s Church is a mixture of early English and Gothic Style architecture. Its high ceiling is lined throughout with stained arched Jarrah beams and the centre aisle of the Nave and the entrance porch is tiled, the floors are also covered wit... read more
Fremantle - Officially opened in 1900, St. Patrick`s is a decorated Gothic design built from Cottesloe and North Fremantle limestone. The church was designed by architect Michael Cavanagh.
Fremantle - Visitors will enjoy the high-powered, interactive,hands-on activities and displays at Western Power`s World of Energy. It is Western Australia`s premier energy and environmental education centre.
Operated by the State`s main energy utility, Western Power Corporation, this colourful education centre is located in Parry Street, Fremantle and is within easy reach of the cosmopolitan cappuccino strip and pristine beaches.
World of Energy informs visitors about all aspects of Western Australia`s en... read more
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