Melbourne Attractions
There are many places to see here and many things to do. The most attractive dot on the Melbourne map is undoubtedly the city center, with all its boutiques, cafes, shopping malls and breath taking architecture of the Victorian era, there is a lot to see here. The parliament house of Victoria, is the seat of the Australian government, and is situated in this district.
Free tours are available during the weekends. The state library and Victoria Market are also places to revere. Other places of interest in the city center include the Eureka tower, Docklands and federation square. Carlton holds a strong place in the history and culture of Australia. It houses the Museum, and also has rich culture owing to the influx of Italian population in and around this place. The Lygon Street at Carlton is the hub of Italian restaurants, cafes and road side stalls, serving genuine and authentic Italian cuisine. The Royal Exhibition building and Carlton gardens are a UNESCO world heritage site and the IMAX theatre as well as the museum are also places that attract many towards Carlton.
Parkville is a hub of the student fraternity in Melbourne, mainly because of the reason that the University of Melbourne is situated here; it is at this place that one can get energized by the exuberance of youth. Technical festivals, literary and cultural meets and a lot of concerts, parties and underground shows are home to the Parkville. Jazz at the Melbourne zoo, situated nearby is a weekly musical show, which is very popular among locals and tourists alike. St. Kilda is a beach side suburban area of Melbourne and it is an extremely frequented spot by almost all the locals and even tourists. The Pier and Esplanade are popular spots for fishing, walking, skating, sunbathing and of course- the Esplanade Sunday markets. Like Sydney, the custom of Sunday markets is very popular in Melbourne too, and you can definitely get your hand on stuff here.
Prahran is the place where Chapel Street, a famous shopping ground of Melbourne is situated. Fitzroy is another suburb where one can find plenty of eating places and joints and just have fun. To top the perfect outing, a sunset at the Brighton beach acts like an icing on the cake.