The city of Melbourne is bordered by the Yarra River and is situated on Port Phillip Bay. This is a planned out city that is a neat rectangle with gridded streets. However conservative the plan for physical city appears, Melbourne is one of the most diverse, culturally artistic and energetic cities in Australia. This is not the destination for those wanting to travel to the outback and take safaris surrounded by wild animals in old Land Rovers. This is the destination for those looking for a great modern art gallery, a trendy club and a charming boutique hotel. Melbourne is made of different districts, each with their own personality and charisma. Some districts are small, comprising just one or two streets, while others span the banks of the Yarra. One will always find surprises in each of the neighborhoods, however one thing is certain, the eclectic and artistic nature of the city and the locals is a given. So if hip urban experiences are those one craves, Melbourne, Australia is the place.
Two districts lie on the fringe of the city that have become popular on the alternative and bohemian art scene. These are Carlton and Fitzroy. In either of these two places one is bound to find a piece of artwork or discover a band or musician, that will become ‘someone someday’. Carlton is Little Italy in Melbourne. This is where the universities are located, such as RMIT and the University of Melbourne. There are several gardens and parks in Carlton as well as the Melbourne Zoo. There are of course many restaurants and bars in this area, as well as specialty book stores, theaters and art galleries. The Melbourne Museum offers many exhibits, as well as one specially curated for kids.
Fitzroy is the alternative hip enclave. The buildings on the streets are filled with murals and public art, and there are many galleries and artists’ studios. Each September this district is host for most of the venues of the Melbourne Fringe Festival. There are many quirky and eclectic shops, everything from used record and book stores, to vintage clothing and furniture can be found in Fitzroy. The bars offer everything, at any time of day, as well as do the restaurants, a pint in the morning or breakfast at 9 pm, it all can be found here. Retro fashions and contemporary art can be seen a plenty on Gertrude Street, while the vegetarians in the group may want to head over to Smith and Johnston streets, where the healthy whole food restaurants are abundant. In all one can find many things in the city of Melbourne and in the areas just surrounding.
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