Architecture buffs will find no shortage of historic sites and buildings to keep their interest. For those who appreciate buildings with a morbid history, look no further than Old Melbourne Gaol. Built in 1841, the building has three tiers of cells with catwalks around the upper level - it's now a penal museum run by the Victorian branch of the National Trust. The most famous inmate to call this home was bushranger Ned Kelly, who met his demise in 1880 by hanging. There are candlelight tours for those travelers who enjoy a little fear with their history - you can check out the death mask, scaffold and one of the four suits of armor used by Kelly's gang in a ground floor cell.

Another notable bit of architecture is the Windsor Hotel, which opened in 1883 and remains one of the city's grandest hotels (originally named The Grand). Stop by to gawk at the Grand Dining Room before taking part in the tradition of afternoon tea.

William Butterfield, a leader in the Gothic Revival style in England, is responsible for St. Paul's Cathedral. This cathedral is considered one of Butterfield's top works; outside the cathedral is a statue of Matthew Flinders, the first seaman to travel the Australian coastline.

Even shoppers can get a little architectural history when visiting the Royal Arcade, Melbourne's oldest shopping mall. Built in 1870, this is no ordinary mall thanks to statues of Gog and Magog, mythical monsters that signal the hour on either side of Gaunt's Clock. The mall is elegant, airy and spectacular.

The Old Treasury Building and Gold Treasury Museum is the city's first Italian Renaissance building that's a favorite among locals for its beauty. Originally a place for all the gold coming in from the Ballarat and Bendigo mines, now it serves as a museum detailing Melbourne's history all the way back to Aboriginal times. Amazingly, this building was designed by J.J. Clark, who was a mere 19 years old when he took on the project.