Have you ever thought about exploring the outback?
If you have, you should definitely consider having a tour of
Melbourne, the second largest city in Australia. Located in the
south-eastern state of Victoria, Melbourne is considered as the
sporting, cultural and even the shopping capital of Australia.
An Introduction to Melbourne, Dubbed as One of the Most Liveable
Cities in the World
Melbourne is twice ranked as the most livable city in the world –
which gives you an idea about how much you will feel at home when
visiting the city. As compared to the other cities in the land down
under where you will see the rougher edge of Australia, Melbourne
gives you a glimpse at this country-continent's sophisticated style,
further earning it a nickname of being the most 'European city' in
the land down under.
In terms of cultural background, the people living in
Melbourne and Australia in general are a pleasant mix of Greeks,
Italians, Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic and Jewish-speaking
communities. All in all, there are more than a hundred different
ethnic backgrounds so no matter which part of the world it is that
you come from, you will not feel a bit out of place in Melbourne.
Sports is yet another bond which ties the multi-cultural people of
Melbourne together, which is something that crosses over the
language barrier.
Plenty of Sightseeing Opportunities
Basically, Melbourne is divided into the inner city district and the
outer suburbs. The inner city district is home to Melbourne's
Central Business District and in it lies the core north of the
historical Yarra River. Albert Park is home to the F1 Grand Prix
circuit in the city, and it is also littered with shopping districts
like Prahran and South Melbourne.
Meanwhile, the outer suburbs include the northern, eastern,
southern and western parts which include the spread along the coast
of Port Philip Bay. Now, the sightseeing opportunities that you will
get to enjoy in Melbourne depends on which district it is that you
would like to discover.
For example, the City Centre is filled with shops, bars and
restaurants where almost all the modern entertainment and shopping
amenities that you need can be found. It's home to the Eureka Tower
which is the tallest residential building in the southern hemisphere
of Melbourne. This is also where you can find the Queen Victoria
Market, the State Library and the ultra-modern Federation Square.
The Royal Botanic Gardens can be found in South Yarra, while other
botanical gardens and lush parks can be found in St. Kilda. In
Carlton, you will find mostly historical attractions like the
Melbourne Museum, the Melbourne Gaol and the UNESCO World Heritage
Site which is the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens.
No matter where your travel interests lie, you can look forward to
a superb sightseeing adventure as you visit Melbourne. It's a truly
culturally-diverse Australian city which proves that there is more
to the land down under than buying kangaroo or koala bear stuffed
toys as souvenirs. |
