Joanna James
Melbourne is always being voted in as the most liveable city in the world and for good reason as well. This metropolis has got pretty much everything from skyscraper skyline to nature and even street art! Here are a few of the most fun things to do.
Of all things, Melbourne is also the world's coffee capital! Yes, despite cities like Rome and Vienna being famous for coffee, Melbourne has managed to beat them all and take the top spot. Why? The baristas here are simply too passionate about their work (not that it's a bad thing) and the care and effort put into preparing cuppas is just unrivalled! Walk through the streets of Melbourne and you will find an abundance of cafes from fancy ones to little hole in the wall ones. But they all serve up some amazing coffee. The best place recommended by many is Patricia on Little Bourke Street which isn't very fancy but has a major queue for coffee.
In Melbourne, the locals can get quite creative and that would explain the graffiti in certain areas. But now, the city council has agreed to assign a few areas where artists can go to town with their imaginations and spray paint to their heart's content! The result? Colourful alleyways and a major tourist attraction as well. But you might never see the same art every day with the constant changing graphics. Yes, artists have truly let their wrists and hearts run free on these walls. There are detailed tours as well if you prefer.
Surely, you've seen this in postcards. Flinders Station was built in 1910 and is one of the most iconic attractions in the city. The architecture of the place comes from the colonial era and is very unique compared to all the other buildings from the modern era. Inside is the country's busiest railways station, a food court and an easy walk to Southbank. The Federation Square situated across from the station is a modern marvel on the other hand and inside is the Australian Centre of Moving Image which has had many displays of art. The best part is that these two attractions are within easy reach from Melbourne hotels.
Melbourne is quite famous for its music culture. This means that you are likely to come across live music performed by both local and international artists. The local's favourite genre of music is rock, therefore, most of the time the bands playing are rock bands. The best spots for live music would be Ding-Dong Lounge, Esplanade Hotel and Palais Theatre.
Australia is full of fusion cuisine that you simply ought to try when here. If you are staying in a hotel like Pan Pacific Melbourne, check out what the restaurant has to offer. You could also roam the streets and hop into a few cafes here and there.
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
