Melbourne Snapshots, introduction, tourist attractions, photographs. Hotels booking

Melbourne, Australia's second largest city and Victorian capital, is one of the most livable cities in the world. As the artistic and cultural center of Australia, Melbourne is home to the Australian Ballet and other opera, theater, and dance organizations.

Melbourne's suburbs are linked by trams which are convenient form of transportation. The City Circle Tram is free and runs every 10 minutes in a loop past Melbourne Central, the Treasury Gardens and other attractions.

Melbourne offers visitors excellent parks, gardens and museums. In this Victorian Capital, visitors also enjoy wandering its city center, shopping areas, and the diverse suburbs.

Melbourne Zoo has a Gorilla Rainforest, Butterfly House, and Treetop Exhibit. Tourists can reach the Melbourne Zoo from city by public tour bus. The National Gallery of Victoria contains an excellent collection of Aboriginal, colonial Australian, Asian, and European art works. Rialto Towers Observation Deck, Performing Art Museum, Royal Botanic Gardens and Treasury Gardens are all major tourist attractions in this beautiful city.