It's rare to find anyone who lives in Melbourne who doesn't adore it. They are much more passionate about it than Sydneysiders are of their city, and it shows. I'm biased, of course, because I've chosen it for my home and here are just a few of the reasons why. Victoria's capital and Australia's largest city, Melbourne (pronounced Mel-bun) is a cultural melting pot. For a start, more people of Greek descent live here than in any other city except Athens. Chinese, Italian, Vietnamese, and Lebanese immigrants have all left their mark. Almost one-third of Melbournians were born overseas or have parents who were born overseas. With such a diverse population, and with trams rattling through the streets and stately European architecture surrounding you, you could forget you're in Australia.
Melbourne, which has a population of well over three million, is at the head of the pack when it comes to shopping, restaurants, fashion, music, nightlife, and cafe culture. It frequently beats out other state capitals in bids for major concerts, plays, exhibitions, and sporting events, such as the Formula One Grand Prix.
Melbourne's roots go back to the 1850s, when gold was found in the surrounding hills. British settlers took up residence and prided themselves on coming freely to their city, rather than having been forced here in convict chains. The city grew wealthy and remained a conservative bastion until World War II, when another wave of immigration, mainly from southern Europe, made it a more relaxed place.
So when Melbourne is described -- as it often is -- as one of the world's most "livable" cities, I'm happy to agree.
Melbourne Travel Experiences
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Why life is better in Melbourne
Melbourne is located in the state of Victoria and is Australia's second largest city with 3.7 million inhabitants. Like all other main&nb... Continue reading »
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Melbourne and Portsea
On Friday 12th Jan, we arrived in Melbourne and went straight to meet Sar and Boyks, it was fantastic to see them again. We spent a coupl... Continue reading »
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Melbourne
Melbourne was absolutely a fantastic city. It had so much to offer. Melbourne is also the second largest city in Australia following behi... Continue reading »
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The Bush!
There was much talk and discussion, some of us thought it would never happen but then we took a trip to the animal shelter and now we hav... Continue reading »
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Melbourne: A Laugh a Minute
We didn't spend too much time in Melbourne - only about 3 days, but from what we saw we really liked it. Th... Continue reading »
Popular Melbourne Hotels
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