
- It is Australia’s second-largest city, the state capital of Victoria, located around Port Phillip Bay;
- Melbourne is the southernmost millionaire city in the world;
- It considered one of Australia’s major commercial, industrial, and cultural centers;
- The city is famous for its combination of Victorian and modern architecture, numerous parks and gardens, a diverse and multinational population;
- Melbourne was founded by free settlers in 1835 as an agricultural settlement on the banks of the Yarra River;
- It is Australia’s cultural and sports capital;
- In recent years, the city has gained popularity in the world as one of the main centers of street art;
- The city is home to Australia’s National Ballet;
- Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra was founded in the city in 1853;
- Melbourne has more theaters than any other Australian city.







