Collins Street Melbourne
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About The Collins Street, Melbourne
A major thoroughfare running east to west through the Central Business District of Melbourne, the Collins Street, Melbourne is one of the most well-known streets of Australia and definitely one of the most famous streets of the world.
A leisurely stroll along the Collins Street, Melbourne and you will be struck by the sheer majesty and elegance of the place. The shady tree-lined walkways are home to some of the most exquisite representatives of the Victorian-era architecture. There are various heritage buildings around here that are regarded as some of the most popular Melbourne tourist attractions.
Although there has been extensive developmental work around these parts of Melbourne, Collins Street has still managed to cling on to its quaint European ambience, enhanced by the tinkling of the Melbourne city tram bells that ply along this street mainly towards the eastern suburbs of Melbourne and the Docklands area.
The past still prevails in Collins Street and nowhere is it more evident than in the various historical structures that dot the roads here. You have the Collins Street Baptist Church, the Scot's Presbyterian Church and the St. Michael's Uniting Church, standing tall in all their Victorian glory. There are also some fine specimens of Edwardian architecture at the Collins Street, the most striking one being the Alston's Corner.
The stretch of the Collins Street between Elizabeth and King streets is the bustling financial and commercial hub of Australia, housing numerous banks, insurance companies and the stock exchange. Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia is home to the Victoria branch of Australia's Reserve Bank, the Bank Of Australasia, the Commonwealth Bank Of Australia and the National Mutual Life.
When you are sightseeing in Melbourne, a visit to the Collins Street, and especially the area lying between the Swanston and Elizabeth streets, is a must. A retail haven of sorts, this zone is home to the Melbourne's high fashion destinations. The Chanel, Tiffany and Co. and Loius Vuitton stores are located here, as are the two3four and Australia on Collins, two retail outlets lodging many chain and concept stores.
Clamber up to the Observation Deck on the 55th floor of the Rialto Towers, one of the tallest buildings in Australia and situated in Collins Street, Melbourne, for a sweeping 360-degree view of the Melbourne city and its suburbs.
Swanky designer boutiques and shops, glittering five-star hotels, elegant historical edifices and a smattering of modern-day architectural pieces. Collins Street, Melbourne sure is a multi-hued canvas.
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