Melbourne, located in the south-east of Australia on the Yarra River, bears the title of the cultural and sports agglomeration of the Australian continent. The city is famous for its unique unique architectural ensemble, characterized by originality. Over 170 years since its foundation, Melbourne has managed to acquire the status of a modern, busy metropolis and the country’s second millionaire city.
Many Russians mistakenly believe that the capital of Australia is Melbourne, but this is not so. As the second most populous Australian city, Melbourne is the capital of Victoria.
Melbourne’s amazing attraction, located in Fitzroy Gardens, a cottage that once belonged to the parents of the famous James Cook.
This is a genuine and historically attested house, originally built in England, transported to the Australian mainland by Russell Grimveyd. In the cottage, everything is arranged as is typical for an English house of the 17th century right up to the site and the garden. Surprisingly, this is a fact!
It is worth enjoying the Eureka Tower, a height of 297 meters. By the way, this is the tallest residential building, on the 88th floor of which there is an observation deck, opening the panorama of the whole of Melbourne and its surroundings. If you are not a timid one, be sure to go to the retractable cube – you are guaranteed an unreal feeling!
There is a remarkable entertainment in Melbourne – Corona casino, where more than three thousand slot machines, the best hotel in the city, a variety of bars and pubs and night clubs. This complex for gambling hobbies and fun!
The southern coast of Yarra is open for river cruises on a variety of ships. Here, for art lovers, there is the Art Center of Victoria, where there are concert halls, a national art gallery, and what is very interesting, the opera house, located underground!
Be sure to visit the Asian heart of Melbourne – Chinatown. Here you can visit the Chinese Museum, in the basement of which there are the secrets of the gold-diggers, the longest dragon for street masquerades and processions, a cozy shop of all kinds of sweets, and a Chinese restaurant.
For shopping lovers in Melbourne there is the Queen Victoria Market. An interesting name isn’t it? It is the largest market in the entire Australian continent. And visiting it as much as, maybe, and favorable in terms of prices, but also fascinating and informative. Here you can buy anything: from souvenirs in the form of a kangaroo, Uggs to opals. Although the latter is better to buy specialized shops.
Of course, this is not all the sights and interesting places of the city. Like all the other megacities of the world, Melbourne is delightful, beautiful and charming in its own way!
