Melbourne It is an Australian city, the second largest city in the country in population and is located in the lower course of the Yarra River and the coasts of Port Phillip both north and east. It is currently an important center of commerce, industry and cultural activity. It has been voted several times in international studies as one of the cities with the best quality of life in the world. The city has been recognized as the capital of sport and culture of Australia and it is home to several of the most representative sporting events and institutions in the country.
Melbourne is full of haute couture fashion shops, its museums invite you to visit its art, its exclusive clubs and jazz halls color some of glamor the nights. It is certainly the most avant-garde city from all over Australia. Once the capital between 1901 and 1927, it is an elegant Victorian city built between a dreamy bay. The capital of the state of Victoria It became one of the main metropolises due to the gold rush of the 1850s, to be the largest and most important city until the beginning of the 20th century.
Walking through its streets we find some of the best stores in Australia, from trendy clothing to vintage clothing. Melbourne perfectly fuses traditional architecture with modern architecture, given its charm we recommend exploring the city on foot. Its intricate streets are full of good taste, design and excellent restaurants. Glamorous, lovely clubs jazz rooms and Melbourne's popular street art enliven evenings throughout the day.
Among the places most frequented by tourists is the impressive Federation Square, which houses the best galleries and museums in the city. We are going to the coastal district of Docklands, in Victoria Harbor, which has extraordinary views, urban art, historic piers, marinas, green areas and lots of places to have a drink or a drink.
Like almost all modern cities, the culture it is another of the hallmarks of the city. The Victoria Arts Center in the district of Southbank, hosts Australia's leading theater companies and musical performances by international groups and artists. For his part, the Melbourne museum It is based on the latest technological advances to show in its six floors a wonderful tour of Australian vegetation, fauna and culture. At his side we contemplate the Carlton Gardens and the Royal Exhibition Building, built in 1880 and recognized World Heritage Site.
But if what you like is shopping, you will have reached the ideal place, this activity is one of the main attractions of Melbourne and an excellent occasion to get some fantastic gifts. The city is home to some of the country's top fashion houses and top designers, including Joseph Saba, Bettina Liano, Kirrily Johnston, and Arabella Ramsay. In the central business district, the Collins Street, known as “Paris end”, is famous for its prestigious brand stores, often frequented by celebrities and top models. On the other hand, in Brunswick Street Fitzroy there are magnificent retro decoration objects and exclusive handmade jewelery. In the vicinity of Gertrude Street is the latest in commercial emporiums dedicated to industrial furniture that you cannot miss.
Melbourne has everything, including a reputation as a culinary capital, since it has more than 3,000 restaurants, with a wide variety of cuisines. Favorite areas to satisfy hunger are Flinders Lane, Little Collins Street, Bourke St and Little Bourke St. An excellent opportunity to taste the best food in the country is to get close to the huge Queen Victoria Market that organizes its typical Foodies Tours guided for two hours by its gourmet section. To dine in luxury while walking the streets of the city, it is recommended to book in the historic Tramcar Restaurant tram.
Transport: The best way to get around the city is the trams, as they run along the main streets of Melbourne.
Travel: Qatar Airways operates three weekly flights from Madrid with a stopover in Doha.
Language: English.
Money: You need Australian dollars. The main credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) are accepted everywhere, except in the smallest cities or rural areas.
Weather: There are two climatic zones. In the tropical zone they have only two seasons, the humid one in summer and the dry one in winter. The seasons in the temperate zone of Australia are four and opposite to those of the northern hemisphere: spring (September - November), summer (December - February), autumn (March - May) and winter (June - August).
Electricity: 220-240 volt connection.
Documentation: Valid passport and a tourist visa.
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