Melbourne is an Australian city, the second largest city in population and is located in the lower Yarra River and the shores of Port Phillip to the north and east. Now a major center of commerce, industry and cultural activity. He has been voted several times in international studies as one of the city for quality of life in the world. The city has been recognized as the capital of sport and culture of Australia and is home to several sporting events and institutions more representative of the country.
Melbourne is full of shops of high fashion, museums invite you to visit its art, exclusive clubs and jazz venues glamorous color each night. It is certainly the most innovative city in Australia. Which was the capital between 1901 and 1927, is an elegant Victorian town built between the bay of dreams. The Victoria state capital has become a major metropolis by the gold rush of the 1850s, to be the largest and most important city until the early twentieth century.
Walking through its streets are some of the best shops in Australia, from fashion apparel to vintage clothing. Melbourne perfectly blends traditional architecture with modern, given its charm recommend touring the city on foot. Its streets are lined with intricate tasteful design and excellent restaurants. Glamorous clubs, jazz venues charming and popular street art of Melbourne, enliven the evenings throughout the day.
Among the places most frequented by tourists is the amazing Federation Square, home to the best galleries and museums in the city. We go to the coastal district of Docklands, Victoria Harbour, with extraordinary views, urban art, historic docks, marinas, parks and lots of places where a drink or a drink.
Like most modern cities, culture is another hallmark of the city. The Center for the Arts in Victoria, Southbank district, home to major theater companies in Australia and musical performances by groups and international artists. Meanwhile, the Melbourne Museum is based on the latest technology to show its six plants in a wonderful tour on vegetation, wildlife and Australian culture. At his side we look at the Carlton Gardens and Royal Exhibition Building, built in 1880 and recognized World Heritage Site.
But if what you love is shopping, you’ve come to the right place, this activity is one of the main attractions of Melbourne and an excellent opportunity to gain some fantastic gifts. The city is home to some major fashion houses and the best designers in the country, as Joseph Saba, Bettina Liano, Kirrily Johnston, Arabella Ramsay. In central business district, the area of Collins Street, known as the “Paris end” is famous for its prestigious brand shops frequented by celebrities often and top models. On the other hand, in Brunswick Street Fitzroy is superb retro decorative items and exclusive handcrafted jewelry. In the vicinity of Gertrude Street is the latest shopping emporiums dedicated to industrial furniture that you can not ignore.
Melbourne has everything, including a reputation as a culinary capital, it has more than 3,000 restaurants, a variety of cuisines. The favorite areas for the famine are Flinders Lane, Little Collins Street, Bourke St and Little Bourke St. An excellent opportunity to taste the best food in the country is a huge market closer to Queen Victoria Market Foodies organized its typical two-hour guided tours for their gourmet section. For luxury dinner while walking the streets of the city, reservations are recommended in the historic tram Tramcar Restaurant.
Transport: The best way to get around the city are trams, and running through the main streets of Melbourne.
Travel: Qatar Airways operates three flights weekly from Madrid with a stopover in Doha.
Language: English.
Money: You need Australian dollars. Major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) are accepted everywhere, except in smaller cities or rural areas.
Climate: There are two climatic zones. In the tropical zone have only two seasons, the wet summer and dry in winter. The seasons in the temperate zone of Australia are opposed to four in the northern hemisphere: spring (September to November), summer (December-February), autumn (March to May) and winter (June-August).
Electricity: 220-240 volts connection.
Documentation: Valid passport and tourist visa.