1. YWCA's Jasper Hotel - 489 Elizabeth Street

The YWCA provided services to women such as housing, job placement and mentoring. Inside is a plaque acknowledging Alice Henry, pioneer journalist and unionist. Now a hotel and conference venue.

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2. Queen Victoria Market

The Queen Victoria Market, established in 1878 is the largest market in Australia and one of the largest in the world. Many of the buildings are still used in trade today.

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3. WCTU fountain

The fountain was erected in 1901 by the Women's Christian Temperance Union who agitated for the provision of clean drinking water in public places as part of its temperance concerns.

4. The Argus - corner LaTrobe and Elizabeth Street

The building housed the Argus newspaper for 30 years. The Argus was one of Melbourne's three leading newspapers, all established the founding years of the city, until its closure in 1956.

5. The Welsh Church - 320 LaTrobe Street

The first free dispensary for women in 1896 was set up here. In the first 3 months the clinic treated 2,000 women and children. This led to the establishment of the Queen Victoria Hospital.

6. Republic Tower - corner LaTrobe and Queen Street

Public art where you would normally expect giant billboards. Designed by Melbourne architect Nonda Katsilidis, many international artists have had their art featured here.

7. Gallery of street art

Take a wander down this public gallery of street art. All sorts of curious and interesting pieces guaranteed to raise your eyebrows in surprise and wonder.