About Melbourne
Melbourne is a cosmopolitan and the second-largest city in Australia. The architecture of the city reflects its rich culture and heritage. A significant part of this city's economic development can be associated with health care, information technology, retail and finance. Apart from these, the city of Melbourne is also the land of gastronomical pleasures. Starting from the exquisite Michelin star restaurants to the more accessible roadside eateries, you will get to explore a plethora of flavours.
Places to visit in Melbourne
You should visit these places in Melbourne during your next trip:
- Melbourne Town Hall: It is the finest example of Australian legacy. Built with Tasmanian freestone and bluestone, the building has a classic Australian architectural style. It features a clock tower, large auditorium with a grand organ, grand council chamber and beautifully designed portico. The auditorium was affected by a fire in 1925 and it was redesigned and expanded later. Also, the grand organ of this auditorium has been refurbished. Now, the organ contains bells, drums, and around 8000 pipes throughout the tree levels.
- Melbourne Museum: It is the largest museum in the Southern Hemisphere and represents the glorious past of Australia. It exhibits all aspects of Australia’s natural and cultural history dating back 600 million years. The history includes dinosaurs, prehistoric bugs, and Australian tribes. The museum consists of five galleries which exhibit Melbourne’s rich cultural past, the unique flora and fauna of Australia, the treasures of the Pacific, and dinosaurs. The museum also offers several permanent and temporary exhibitions subject to historical topics and contemporary relevance.
- City Watch House: City Watch House operated as the central custody of Melbourne from 1909 to 1994. People arrested in Melbourne are lodged in this place and have to wait here until the court date. Now, the watch house offers self-guided tours and several guided tours for visitors describing the history of Melbourne’s crime and justice. Visitors can enjoy an audio discovery trail during the self-guided tour. Some of the significant guided tours are ‘Escape Artists Tour’, ‘Life in the City Watch House’, and more.
- National Sports Museum: It is situated at Melbourne Cricket Grounds, which is a prestigious destination for Australian society. The museum features the glorious past of Australia in games like cricket, football, tennis, and horse riding. Visitors can participate in several interactive games and learn about great Australian sportspeople. The major attraction of this museum is the life-size 3D holograms of the sports legends in the Australian Sports Hall of Fame. The other attractions are the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympics, Australian Football Hall of Fame, Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, and more.
- Shrine of Remembrance: It pays tribute to those Australian soldiers who lost their lives during World War I. It is structured as an ode to the hundreds of men and women soldiers of Australia. Every year on 25th April, the country celebrates Australian and New Zealand Army Corps Day in this place. Also, the shrine offers several educational activities and exhibitions about the rich history of Australia.
Melbourne Airport
Melbourne Airport, or Tullamarine Airport (IATA code: MEL), is the only international airport serving this city. It’s located 23 km away from the main city and offers several amenities like a medical centre, lounges, post office, accessibility assistance, and car parking. The official address of the airport is Melbourne Airport Locked Bag 16, Tullamarine VIC 3043. You will get transport facilities like taxis and buses from this airport.