Description

The easy-to-use downloadable CO.AS.IT. Italian Carlton self-guided tour has been developed to provide users with the unique opportunity to explore Carlton’s vibrant Italian cultural heritage for themselves. The self-guided tour, compiled by well-known historian, author and presenter Dr Celestina Sagazio for the CO.AS.IT. Italian Historical Society, includes an easy-to-follow map of iconic Italian-influenced built and cultural heritage located in and around Lygon Street, Carlton, still fondly referred to as “Melbourne’s Little Italy”.

The self-guided tour features CO.AS.IT.’s Museo Italiano and the iconic Alice Pasquini 'Per l’Australia' mural; striking built heritage such as Benvenuta (now Medley Hall) and the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building; iconic restaurants, cafes, and eateries such as University Cafe and Casa del Gelato; and well-known cultural landmarks such as Borsari’s Building, Piazza Italia and Argyle Square.

The CO.AS.IT. Italian Carlton self-guided tour has been designed to be used as a stand-alone self guided tour or in conjunction with the CO.AS.IT. Italian Carlton online presentation which features images from CO.AS.IT.’s Italian. Historical Society Collection and provides fascinating information and stories on the sites outlined in the tour, making it a truly memorable and informative experience.

What's On

Explore Carlton’s rich Italian built and cultural heritage for yourself with the CO.AS.IT. Italian Carlton self-guided tour, compiled by well-known historian and author Dr Celestina Sagazio. Available to download from the CO.AS.IT. Melbourne website or as a hardcopy at the CO.AS.IT. Museo Italiano. Can be used with the CO.AS.IT. Italian Carlton online presentation.