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Melbourne is the capital of Australia. It’s famed as a cosmopolitan city that is chalk full of life. Located on the magnificent Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne is the cultural heart of Victoria. And the locals are extremely proud of their home, calling it ‘the best city in the world to live in,’ competing with their traditional rivals in Sydney. In fact, the traditional rivalry between Melbourne and Sydney, which covers every sphere of life from business to sport and culture, has resulted in a proud, dynamic city that strives to be the best in all things.
Like an Australian version of Rome, all state roads lead into the city and Victoria’s unique geography means that it is possible to spend the morning on the coast, ski in the afternoon in the Victorian Alps and enjoy an aperitif at a winery, before returning to Melbourne to take in a show at one of the many theaters.
Many gardens and parks give an enjoyable, open feel to the city, whose skyline mixes elegant spires with dazzling modern skyscrapers, which tower over the elegant Victorian-era buildings that find themselves among many of the streets.
However, the city itself is better defined by its diverse population than by its architecture. Immigration at the end of World War II transformed Melbourne into a thriving cultural melting pot, totalling over three million people, with sizeable Italian, Greek and Chinese communities each carving out their own quarter. The introduction of European and Asian communities has resulted in an eclectic and energetic blend of theatre, music, art and literature. The international population has also brought a wealth of different cuisine, served up in a wide range of restaurants.
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