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Melbourne Travel Guide

Melbourne is a major centre of commerce, industry and cultural activity. The city is often referred to as Australia's sporting and cultural capital and it is home to many of the nation's most significant cultural events and institutions. It has been recognised as a gamma world city.

About Melbourne

Melbourne covers an area of 3409.7 sq. miles (8831 square Km) and is estimated to have a population of 3.8 million people being the second most populous city in Australia. Located around Port Phillip Bay in Australia's south-east, Melbourne is the state capital of Victoria.

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National Gallery of Victoria

Located beside the Victorian Arts Centre, the National Gallery of Victoria has been the focus for the local arts community for many years. ts world-renowned collection of European Masters includes Rembrandt, van Dyck, Picasso, Monet and Turner. A fine display of contemporary Aboriginal art sits alongside works by famous Australian artists such as Sidney Nolan, Arthur Boyd and Albert Tucker. The redeveloped gallery will include a new water wall, a Federation Hall and the Grimwade Gardens. It will also boast better physical access, teaching facilities and an improved range of eateries.



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