Down Under Trip: The City of Melbourne

Melbourne is located at the head of Port Phillip Bay, second populated city in Australia and the capital of Victoria.

The city is Australia’s cultural capital, flourished with Victorian-era architecture, shopping, museums, galleries, theatres, and large parks and gardens. The city was also announced as the world's most liveable city for seven consecutive years, with the latest in 2017.

Melbourne is surrounded by national parks and natural areas that are home to Australia's most iconic animals. The parks and natural reserves include the You Yangs, the Dandenong Ranges, the Royal Botanic Gardens (both in the city and at Cranbourne), Serendip Sanctuary, Banyule Flats Reserve and Bunyip State Park.

For my visit, I only spend my time in the Melbourne's Central Business District (CBD) and historical core north of the Yarra River, including the new, cosmopolitan Docklands precinct to the west. The centre of Melbourne thumps with life, reflecting the resident's pride. Excellent transportation systems which include tram, bus and rail system makes getting around.

The Queen Victoria Market (QVM) is a major landmark of the city, Australia, and at around seven hectares is the largest open air market in the Southern Hemisphere. The QVM is the largest and most intact surviving 19th century market in the city. The QVM is historically, architecturally and socially significant and has been listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. It has become one of the must visit places when you are in the city of Melbourne.

Melbourne's street art is internationally renowned and offers a feast of colour, ideas and energy. It has become an attraction for many tourists including me to experience Melbourne’s creative ambience. Graffiti street art can be seen in many locations such as the Hosier and Rutledge lanes in the CBD.

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