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"~ M E L B O U R N E ~" a Melbourne Travel Page by Marpessa
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*Travelling around Europe... thank you to everyone who wished me well for my birthday!!*


Real Name: Cassie
Lives In: Linköping, SE
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~ M E L B O U R N E ~

by Marpessa - last update: Sep 8, 2007

The Yarra River on a summers day
I live only an hour from Melbourne and come to this city quite a few times a year. Australia is one of those countries where it seems for a city to be a city it has to have skyscrapers and plenty of them. And Melbourne is home to quite a few tall buildings. The Rialto is the tallest office building in the Southern Hemisphere - but only the second tallest building in Melbourne (the apartment building - Eureka Tower is taller).

However, Melbourne is more than just tall buildings. There is art, fesitivities, culture, history, some amazing and contrasting architecture, sport and a whole lot of great places to shop and eat.
At the Melbourne Zoo
Usually when I come to Melbourne it's for something. To go shopping for something particular (language books, clothes), or to go to an event (theatre or football).

It's been a while since I've been to Melbourne to see the sights, to just spend a day or two seeing what the city has to offer. Lately I've been making some trips up here and I am discovering more and more of what the city has to offer.
One thing I like about Melbourne is that it is a city that always seems alive. No matter what time of the year there is always something on: Australian Open, Big Day Out, Moomba, Melbourne Show, concerts and many activities are always happening.

If you decide to come and visit Melbourne I can tell you that there is a lot here for you to see and to entertain you.
Flinders Street Station - a Melbourne icon

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Marpessa's Melbourne Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 4 - Photos: 15
 
Restaurants
Tips: 1
Hotels & Accommodations
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 3 - Photos: 6
Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 2 - Photos: 4
 
Sports Travel
Tips: 2 - Photos: 10
General Tips

Marpessa's Melbourne Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
A trip to the Melbourne ZooSeptember, 2006 8
The Melbourne AquariumNovember, 2006 8
Photos From Around MelbourneFebruary, 2007 8

Comments for Marpessa about Melbourne
Henrik_rrb Sun Feb 11, 2007 18:44 UTC
 Go Sweden! :D
VeronicaG Thu Feb 8, 2007 18:05 UTC
 That must have been quite an experience dancing on stage at the Melbourne Cricket Grounds. You go girl!!! I enjoyed your tips, Cassie. Regards from Texas...
terps94 Wed Dec 6, 2006 11:28 UTC
 nice pages!! I definitely need to visit the zoo next time.
frankcanfly Mon Oct 9, 2006 23:47 UTC
 A nice visit to the Zoo! and of course you know I like airplane photos...... ;-)
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