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Attractions in Melbourne
Grossi Florentino
If you're into grand dining or are celebrating a special occasion, Grossi Florentino will impress. The opulence distinguishes itself in every detail, from silverware to little footstools for the ladies' handbags. Head chef, Guy Grossi, is something of a Melbourne celebrity who made his name (in every way) on this classy classic restaurant. The Cellar Bar next door is fashionably brooding, intimate and affordable.
If you're into grand dining or are celebrating a special occasion, Grossi Florentino will impress. The opulence distinguishes itself in every detail, from silverware to little footstools for the ladies' handbags. Head chef, Guy Grossi, is something of a Melbourne celebrity who made his name (in every way) on this classy classic restaurant. The Cellar Bar next door is fashionably brooding, intimate and affordable.
Rialto Towers
The Rialto was once the highest building in the southern hemisphere and, until recently, the city's highest building - pipped in 2006 by the Eureka Tower. The Rialto's most distinctive feature is its semireflective glass exterior, which changes colour as the day advances. The observation deck is on the 55th floor; to get there you could climb the 1254 steps or take the 25km/h lifts. The lookout platform provides a spectacular 360-degree view of Melbourne's surrounds - a great way to get your bearings. The admission fee includes a 20-minute video screening about Melbourne city.
The Rialto was once the highest building in the southern hemisphere and, until recently, the city's highest building - pipped in 2006 by the Eureka Tower. The Rialto's most distinctive feature is its semireflective glass exterior, which changes colour as the day advances. The observation deck is on the 55th floor; to get there you could climb the 1254 steps or take the 25km/h lifts. The lookout platform provides a spectacular 360-degree view of Melbourne's surrounds - a great way to get your bearings. The admission fee includes a 20-minute video screening about Melbourne city.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Certainly the finest botanic gardens in Australia, and among the finest in the world, this is one of Melbourne's most glorious attractions. Sprawling beside the Yarra River, the beautifully designed gardens feature plants from Australia and around the world. Mini-ecosystems, such as the cacti and succulents area, herb garden and Australian rainforest are set amid the vast lawns. Take a book, picnic or Frisbee; most importantly, take your time.
Certainly the finest botanic gardens in Australia, and among the finest in the world, this is one of Melbourne's most glorious attractions. Sprawling beside the Yarra River, the beautifully designed gardens feature plants from Australia and around the world. Mini-ecosystems, such as the cacti and succulents area, herb garden and Australian rainforest are set amid the vast lawns. Take a book, picnic or Frisbee; most importantly, take your time.
Brunetti
Owner and pastry chef Giorgio Angelé migrated to Australia after entering the country as the pastry chef for the 1956 Italian Olympic team. Brunetti is famous for its exceptional coffee and authentic Roman pastries. Traditional European cuisine can also be experienced here, but alfresco coffee and biscotti (biscuits), tiramisu or delicious graffe (custard-filled doughnuts) is the way locals regularly visit.
Owner and pastry chef Giorgio Angelé migrated to Australia after entering the country as the pastry chef for the 1956 Italian Olympic team. Brunetti is famous for its exceptional coffee and authentic Roman pastries. Traditional European cuisine can also be experienced here, but alfresco coffee and biscotti (biscuits), tiramisu or delicious graffe (custard-filled doughnuts) is the way locals regularly visit.
Bennetts Lane
Bennetts Lane has been a quintessential part of the Melbourne music scene for years. Attracting the cream of local talent, as well as regular international acts, this is the perfect pad if you love a good toe-tap to contemporary jazz.
Bennetts Lane has been a quintessential part of the Melbourne music scene for years. Attracting the cream of local talent, as well as regular international acts, this is the perfect pad if you love a good toe-tap to contemporary jazz.
Federation Square
A 21st-century civic hub, this vast, architecturally confronting sandstone, glass and steel box of tricks arouses a love-it-or-hate-it reaction from Melburnians and visitors alike. Stocked with a plethora of cafes, restaurants and retail outlets, Federation Square flexes more than a little cultural muscle.
A 21st-century civic hub, this vast, architecturally confronting sandstone, glass and steel box of tricks arouses a love-it-or-hate-it reaction from Melburnians and visitors alike. Stocked with a plethora of cafes, restaurants and retail outlets, Federation Square flexes more than a little cultural muscle.
Croft Institute
Located in a laneway off a laneway, the lab-themed Croft is a test of drinkers' determination. Prescribe yourself a beaker of house-distilled vodka in the downstairs laboratory and venture up the rickety stairs to inspect the Departments of Male and Female Hygiene (aka the toilets, complete with hospital beds).
Located in a laneway off a laneway, the lab-themed Croft is a test of drinkers' determination. Prescribe yourself a beaker of house-distilled vodka in the downstairs laboratory and venture up the rickety stairs to inspect the Departments of Male and Female Hygiene (aka the toilets, complete with hospital beds).
Melbourne Museum
Museum Victoria's flagship site is truly a world-class museum. The modern exhibition space eschews glass cases of dusty, taxidermic objects in favour of vibrant thematic displays that take visitors on a journey through natural and cultural history. Walk through the 1950s, imagine yourself into the kitchen from Neighbours, or become immersed in the legend of champion racehorse (and national hero) Phar Lap.
Museum Victoria's flagship site is truly a world-class museum. The modern exhibition space eschews glass cases of dusty, taxidermic objects in favour of vibrant thematic displays that take visitors on a journey through natural and cultural history. Walk through the 1950s, imagine yourself into the kitchen from Neighbours, or become immersed in the legend of champion racehorse (and national hero) Phar Lap.
Gin Palace
If you love martinis, then this is your castle. With a drinks list to make your liver quiver, Gin Palace is the perfect place to grab a soft couch or secluded alcove, sip, and take it slow. Its seductive lighting, velvet drapes and cushioned nooks give it a top first-date rating. It's best on weeknights, when a conversation can be conducted without resorting to sign language.
If you love martinis, then this is your castle. With a drinks list to make your liver quiver, Gin Palace is the perfect place to grab a soft couch or secluded alcove, sip, and take it slow. Its seductive lighting, velvet drapes and cushioned nooks give it a top first-date rating. It's best on weeknights, when a conversation can be conducted without resorting to sign language.
Soulmama
Dine on vegetarian food while gazing out over Port Phillip Bay. If lining up to choose your food from the bain-marie seems like too much work, you can ask your waiter to make a selection for you. (A standard bowl buys you four flavours.) This stylish, popular restaurant is a place where your nonvegetarian friends will also feel comfortable.
Dine on vegetarian food while gazing out over Port Phillip Bay. If lining up to choose your food from the bain-marie seems like too much work, you can ask your waiter to make a selection for you. (A standard bowl buys you four flavours.) This stylish, popular restaurant is a place where your nonvegetarian friends will also feel comfortable.
National Gallery Of Victoria: International
There's much to discover behind the wonderful water wall. The NGVI space pays close consideration to its permanently displayed artworks, regarded as Australia's best international collection. Key works, such as Rembrandt's self-portrait, feature in the open spaces, promoting a sense of discovery. You might also bump into Monet and Modigliani, or Bacon and Rubens.
There's much to discover behind the wonderful water wall. The NGVI space pays close consideration to its permanently displayed artworks, regarded as Australia's best international collection. Key works, such as Rembrandt's self-portrait, feature in the open spaces, promoting a sense of discovery. You might also bump into Monet and Modigliani, or Bacon and Rubens.
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