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Melbourne was founded in 1835 by free-settlers as a small pastoral settlement around the Yarra River. It was 47 years after the first European settlement in Australia but the gold rush of the 1850’s saw a great influx of people in the region and by mid 1860’s Melbourne became the most populous city in Australia. With population, grew Melbourne’s importance. It served as the national capital from the Federation of Australia till Canberra took over in 1927. Though young as a city, Melbourne has, over the years, become “the cultural capital of Australia”. It is also the sports capital of the country and home to the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Today, Melbourne Tourism is a brilliant idea to spend your holidays. Alongside the modern skyscrapers, Melbourne also houses some of the best Victorian architecture. The Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens are a brilliant example. St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne is a pre-eminent example of the Gothic revival architecture. The Federation Square, Melbourne is another tourist attraction, which houses within its premises the NGV Australia, Melbourne, the Australian Center for the Moving Image, Melbourne and the Australian Racing Museum. The Immigration Museum, Melbourne is one of the best examples of the 19th century architecture that Melbourne tourism can boast of and has a 17-meter replica ship to make you experience the sensation of early sea travel to Australia. The Melbourne Museum is another important place to visit and is considered as one of the premier tourist attractions in Australia. Cook’s Cottage, Melbourne, located in the Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne is a historic place which was originally built in 1755 by Captain James Cook’s parents. It has been at its current location since 1934. Fitzroy Gardens are famous for their remarkable garden plan that reflects the feelings of the earlier residents towards England. Built in 1870, the Melbourne Town Hall is an impressive structure of the 19th century Australia. It is famous for its wood-paneled Council Chambers and the Grand Organ with its 10,000 pipes. The Old Melbourne Gaol in Russell Street was built between 1841 and 1864. It is Victoria’s oldest extant penal establishment and a must visit in Melbourne Tourism. The City Circle Tram, Melbourne gifts an unforgettable experience to your Melbourne vacations. It runs daily except for Christmas and Good Friday and provides a 40-minute free ride along some of the major Melbourne tourist attractions. The Melbourne Zoo is home to 350 species in its natural setting. Alongside species from Australia, there are a variety of animals from Africa and Asia too. Discover the wild side of Melbourne Tourism here. Melbourne has some of the best amusement parks like the St Kilda Adventure Playground, Melbourne, the Whittlesea Alpine Toboggan Park, Melbourne and the Luna Park, Melbourne. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne are renowned for their 36 hectares of landscaped gardens and Kings Domain Gardens, Melbourne feature memorials of Queen Victoria and King Edward VII, a floral clock built with more than 7000 plants, Alexandra Gardens, the Shrine of Remembrance, Pioneer Women’s Garden, the Sidney Myer Music Bowl and the Royal Botanic Gardens. The other attractions in Melbourne Tourism include the Bonsai Farm, Melbourne, the Flagstaff Gardens, Melbourne, the Newport Lakes Parkland, Melbourne, the Phillip Island Wildlife Park, Melbourne, the Healesville Sanctuary, Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne, the Australian Center for Contemporary Art, the Como House, Melbourne, the Redbank Winery, Melbourne and the Golden Mile Heritage Trail, Melbourne. Melbourne Tourism sure gets a boost with all these tourist destinations. In Melbourne, you can be pretty much sure that your holidays won’t be dull.
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