You can experience 4 seasons in a day, be mindful to bring a hooded jacket when you go out.
Melbourne has the largest Greek-speaking population outside Greece.
Melbourne’s tram system is the largest in the world.
Melbourne was originally named Batmania. Melbourne was the capital city of Australia for 26 years between 1901 and 1927 before the capital became Canberra.
Melbourne has the largest tram system outside of Europe, and the fourth largest in the world overall.
Melbourne is considered Australia's unofficial sporting capital and is the only city in the world with five international standard sporting facilities.
In 1956 Melbourne became the first host of the Olympic Games outside of Europe and North America.
Melbourne holds the world record for the highest attendance at a cricket match, with a total of 90,800 spectators back in 1961.
The ever-popular Australian sport of Aussie Rules Football (AFL) was invented in Melbourne.
In 1856, Melbourne workers successfully campaigned for the world's first 8-hour workday. All the rest of us are still thankful today!
Popular local attractions to visit
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