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Melbourne, Australia’s second largest city, offers an interesting combination of metropolitan sophistication with an Australia appreciation of outdoor life. The city is set on the Yarra River and near national parks and beaches, where many enjoy sports ranging from cricket to horse racing.

Those curious about the cultural attractions in Melbourne can explore the Victorian Arts Centre, which has a magnificent concert and theatre complex. There’s also the National Gallery that houses Australia’s greatest collection of fine art, and the Melbourne Museum, the largest in the country.

You can get a true sense of the city traveling by tram to the key sights in the city’s center. There’s a hugely diverse cultural mix that makes for an incredible variety of cuisine, from Greek and Spanish to Chinese and Vietnamese.

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