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It's rare to find anyone who lives in Melbourne who doesn't adore it. They are much more passionate about it than Sydneysiders are of their city, and it shows. I'm biased, of course, because I've chosen it for my home and here are just a few of the reasons why. Victoria's capital and Australia's largest city, Melbourne (pronounced Mel-bun) is a cultural melting pot. For a start, more people of Greek descent live here than in any other city except Athens. Chinese, Italian, Vietnamese, and Lebanese immigrants have all left their mark. Almost one-third of Melbournians were born overseas or have parents who were born overseas. With such a diverse population, and with trams rattling through the streets and stately European architecture surrounding you, you could forget you're in Australia.
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Park Hyatt Melbourne
1 Parliament Square - off Parliament Place
Melbourne 3002 Map Distance: 0.3 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: 
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AttractionsArts Centre (The)
P.O.Box 7585
100 St Kilda Road 3004 Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)
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City Museum at Old Treasury
Old Treasury Building. Spring St. (top of Collins St.)
Melbourne, Australia Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: Designed by the architect J. J. Clarke (when he was only 19) and built in 1857, the Old Treasury... Read More
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Federation Square
Flinders St. to the Yarra River (running north-south; to the left, facing Flinders St. Railway Station)
Melbourne, Australia Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: You have to get into Federation Square, physically, to appreciate it. The controversial... Read More
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