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Melbourne Central (Coee Shot Tower)
Melbourne, Australia
45
min visit
This Victorian-era shot tower, the last remaining of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, stands as a striking brick structure within the modern Melbourne Central shopping complex. Built in 1860, lead shot was once manufactured here by dropping molten lead from the tower's top through water below, creating perfectly spherical ammunition. Today, the tower remains a quirky architectural relic, offering visitors a glimpse into Melbourne's industrial past while surrounded by contemporary retail.
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