As one of Australia’s largest cities, Melbourne is full of beautiful buildings and scenery that are sure to blow you away. Here are just some of the fantastic sights that Melbourne has to offer to locals and tourists alike.
Bird’s Eye View of Melbourne
This inspiring aerial shot of Melbourne City showcases just how vast it is. Buildings are littered all the way to the horizon, with skyscrapers erected far away. What’s even more impressive is the amount of greenery present in the city, a rare sight in many metropolises worldwide.
Melbourne’s Skyscrapers
If you’re like many people who don’t live in big cities and metropolises, you may not realize just how huge skyscrapers are until you see them in person. This photo is arguably the closest you can get to experience that feeling, with the rows of shops dwarfed by the massive steel and concrete structures in the background.
Melbourne at Night
Here we have a beautiful shot of Melbourne with star trails littering the evening sky. The city is, in some ways, even more stunning at night, with skyscrapers shining brightly amidst the darkness of night. Sure, you may get a similar view in almost every other big city out there, but in Melbourne, it just feels different , especially when seen from somewhere like Fitzroy.
A Concrete Tower at Night
Looming somewhat ominously over a pitch-black sky, this concrete tower is more than just beautiful architecture. This is just one of Melbourne’s many older structures, which hark back to an age where concrete buildings ruled the skies instead of the steel skyscrapers we are familiar with today.
Brighton Beach’s Bathing Boxes
I doubt you’d be able to find a sight like this anywhere else. Melbourne’s Brighton Beach is famously known for its colorful and vibrant bathing boxes that line up near the beach’s shoreline. Today, they are primarily used for storing equipment, but they’re a sight to see nonetheless – and make for a great timeline photo, too.
Shrine of Remembrance
As a war memorial, the Shrine of Remembrance is a reminder that honors those who have served Australia during wars. It’s quite the location, with a beautiful park for tourists to walk around, and with the city looming over in the distance, it gives you a sense of just how huge Melbourne is as a city.
Rock Formations Around Melbourne
The DFO South Wharf isn’t the only seaside place you’ll want to travel to in Melbourne. You’ll find these sorts of weathered rock formations all over the continent, and Melbourne has their fair share, too, in places such as Mornington Peninsula. These pillars of stone have stood the test of time, and are a testament to the natural beauty Australia is home to.
Federation Square
Federation Square is a venue in Melbourne that serves as the location for many arts, sports, and cultural events every year. This picture, in particular, was taken during the Australian Open Men’s final night, which explains the huge crowd sitting outside. There are also various bars, restaurants, and other facilities in the area, so it’s definitely worth a visit. If you’re booking an Airbnb in Melbourne.
Hozier Lane
Who says that alleyways aren’t interesting? While certainly not your usual spot for an art exhibit of any kind, Hozier Lane is the perfect example of modern street art in the city. The colorful chaos that covers this street can overload your senses with many artists providing their own contributions to the location over the years. It also showcases just how adaptable art is in just about any medium. If you’re interested in art at all, be sure to drop by this spot.
Wildlife in Melbourne City
While there aren’t any kangaroos roaming the streets of Melbourne, the city is home to quite a bit of wildlife, thanks to the presence of zoos in the area. Other than the popular Melbourne Zoo, there are also zoos in nearby places such as the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park in Mornington Peninsula and the Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium in the Yarra River, to name a couple. These zoos give tourists a taste of Australia’s famous wildlife, most of which live far deep in the Outback. And if wildlife doesn’t suit your fancy, then somewhere like the Melbourne Museum would be a great option, too.
The Libraries of Melbourne
Melbourne is a city that’s home to a rich history, a lot of which is available in their many public libraries. The halls of these libraries are full of works that you can sink hours of reading into, though it can be difficult to do so if you’re a tourist with little time to work with. If you aren’t going anywhere soon, though, then a trip to the nearby library will offer you an experience that you’ll probably never forget. It’s also nice to read on paper instead of your phone screen every once in a while, you know?
Melbourne’s Streets
If you were shown this picture without any sort of context, you’d never think that this was the same city that’s home to huge skyscrapers. It just goes to show how old Melbourne is as a city, with many concrete buildings still standing strong to this day. There aren’t many cities where you’ll find a horse-drawn carriage and a trolley in the same street, going about their daily business.
Melbourne by the Yarra River
Large cities like Melbourne are often found by rivers, as early settlers made use of them for food and water. Today, Melbourne’s many buildings and skyscrapers may have covered the land completely, but the Yarra River remains largely untouched. The city lights reflecting on the water provide a stunning spectacle for anyone that sees it. If you have the time, a walk by the Yarra River at night can give you a new perspective on the city.
There are palenty of things to do in Melbourne. From the many high-rise buildings that cover the sky day and night, to the natural wonders that litter its outskirts, Melbourne has something for just about anybody. One thing’s for sure, though – if or when you make a trip to Melbourne, it’s going to make an impression on you for years to come.