Historic Sites in Brisbane City

"Post Office Square is nestled between Adelaide Street and Queen Street and provides a large green space in the middle of the CBD. Underneath the square there is a subterranean shopping center and there are several stair wells leading down from the square into the mall. The square is located directly opposite the General Post Office, which is a beautiful sandstone building that dates from 1872 and was home to the Queensland Museum for a time in the 19th century."

"With most people there on Friday being of Latinos’ and Asians’ it’s a huge hit every weekend with both levels packed to the brim. Open 9 am-5 pm Friday and Saturday it is a great place to party with people from different ethnicity groups. With only a cheap $10-$20 entry fee or free before 11 pm on guest-list its a one hit wonder you must go to."

"For markets mixed with local history, visit Old Petrie Town. There are fresh fruit and vegetables, gourmet foods, arts and crafts, jewellery and also entertainment. https://www.visitmoretonbayregion.com.au/business-directory/petrie-town-country-market-old-petrie-town"

"Perched above a lush park overlooking the Brisbane River, the beautiful Newstead House is Brisbane's oldest surviving residence, dating back to 1846. Where once it stood as a simple colonial Georgian cottage, home to Darling Downs pioneer Patrick Leslie, over the years it has grown to reflect the history of Brisbane, serving as a Botanic Institute, the first headquarters of the Royal Historical society of Queensland, and even acting as the living quarters for American service personnel during WWII. Today the homestead offers visitors a slice of Brisbane history, as it’s painted and furnished in the style of the late Victorian period."

"Come and learn all about Queensland most notorious prison – Boggo Road Gaol. Via a guided tour, you will learn all about the inmate’s crimes, their daily prison life, as well as about the various officers that worked here. There is a range of different tours available at Boggo Road, with options to suit kids of all ages."

"And parents will enjoy the history behind the significant building. It’s open every Sunday and most public holidays with free entry, and its regular re-enactments and cannon-firing."

"‘Persone’ translates from Italian to mean people, and at Persone, pleasing people is the name of the game. Great service, great food, and exceptional views, and it doesn’t hurt that Persone was voted as the best Italian restaurant in Queensland for 2020. You won’t want to miss out on this classic Italian dining experience."

"With a focus on traditional Cantonese dishes without the animal products, Yuan Yuan Vegetarian Delights is the perfect place for a vegan Chinese feast. The menu is almost fully vegan and includes vegan sweet and sour pork as well as plant-based salt & pepper squid. Also, customers love the traditional Chinese noodles with chick’n."