The capital and largest city of the State of Victoria and the second most populated, Melbourne city center is part of a larger geographical region better known as the Greater Melbourne metropolitan area with a population of 3.9 million in 2008. Frequently described as one of the world´s most livable cities, Melbourne is Australia´s largest city and Victoria´s capital. Melbourne is ahead of the rest when it comes to restaurants, fashion, shopping, nightlife, music and the café culture. Melbourne wins the bids for major plays, culture, exhibits and sporting events such as the Formula One Grand prix against other state capitals.

Its roots go back to the 1850´s when gold had been found in the surrounding hills. British settlers then took up roots here and prided themselves in the facts such as, unlike the usual reasons for Australian exile, they came here on their own accord. Italian, Vietnamese, Lebanese and Chinese immigrants have all left their mark in this city as well. More Greek people live here than any other city but Athens. One third of all Melbournians have been born abroad or have parents who were born abroad, creating such a diverse population that with its many trams rattling through the streets, and elegant European architecture.

The capital and largest city of the State of Victoria and the second most populated, Melbourne city center is part of a larger geographical region better known as the Greater Melbourne metropolitan area with a population of 3.9 million in 2008. Frequently described as one of the world´s most livable cities, Melbourne is Australia´s largest city and Victoria´s capital. Melbourne is ahead of the rest when it comes to restaurants, fashion, shopping, nightlife, music and the café culture. Melbourne wins the bids for major plays, culture, exhibits and sporting events such as the Formula One Grand prix against other state capitals.

Its roots go back to the 1850´s when gold had been found in the surrounding hills. British settlers then took up roots here and prided themselves in the facts such as, unlike the usual reasons for Australian exile, they came here on their own accord. Italian, Vietnamese, Lebanese and Chinese immigrants have all left their mark in this city as well. More Greek people live here than any other city but Athens. One third of all Melbournians have been born abroad or have parents who were born abroad, creating such a diverse population that with its many trams rattling through the streets, and elegant European architecture.