It is the core central activities district (CAD) of Melbourne's inner suburbs and the major central business district (CBD) of Greater Melbourne's metropolitan area, and is a major financial centre in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. The Hoddle Grid in the City Centre is home to Melbourne's famed alleyways and arcades and is renowned for its distinct blend of contemporary and Victorian architecture as well as expansive parks and gardens which surround its edges. The City Centre is home to five of the six tallest buildings in Australia. In recent times, it has been placed alongside New York City and Berlin as one of the world's great street art meccas, and designated a "City of Literature" by UNESCO in its Creative Cities Network.
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What a wonderful array of structures and activities. Great set of images.
ReplyDeleteI am sad I didn't have a chance to see Melmourne when I visited Australia. So many things to see!
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Nice tour of Melbourne. It looks like a big and busy city! Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteGreat images - and that church! Wow!!!
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I never would have guessed there were such old, historic structures. - Margy
ReplyDeleteMelbourne is beautifully showcased in your photo's Nick.....My favourite aspect of Melbourne is the Arcades and Alleyways.....and the treelined streets.....and the Parks.....
ReplyDeleteHoddle was brilliant. His grid in the city is a perfect framework for Melbourne's important architecture, including as you note the alleyways and arcades. But while I love our Victorian architecture and beautiful gardens, some of the contemporary architecture was destructive of our older treasures and intrusive in the streetscapes.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots. I've been to Melbs twice in past few years and stayed close to Fed Square, Found it a very easy city to walk around thanks to its streets layout. Enjoyed the cafe scene in the arcades and laneways too.
ReplyDeleteCalling by via the Trees and Bushes meme, lovely to be visiting your interesting blog again, it has been awhile!
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