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I’ve been to Melbourne several times. Most of those times were in transit at the airport but I also drove through it on my way across Australia a couple of years ago, however I’ve never had the time to stop and have a look around, so I’ve always considered Melbourne to be a city that I haven’t visited. That was a fact that I needed to change and so I booked a flight for a quick getaway to the city. I only had two days and nights to explore, but it was enough to give me a taste of what Melbourne has to offer. I stuck to the CBD and really enjoyed wandering around the city’s streets and lane ways. It has a fantastic dining scene and in places I even felt like I was back in Europe, and the trams only added to that atmosphere. I can definitely see why so many people love the city. I’ll be back for sure.

As usual, I took lots of photos during my stay. Here are some of my favourite photos of downtown Melbourne.

Yarra River, Southbank and the Melbourne CBD

The Yarra River

Yarra River and Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia

Looking up the Yarra River to the Melbourne Cricket Ground

Tram and horse and carriage on Swanston Street in Melbourne, Australia

A tram passes a horse and carriage on Swanston Street

Flinders Street Station in Melbourne, Australia

Flinders Street Station

Street art in Hosier Lane in Melbourne, Australia

Hosier Lane Street Art

Bourke Street Mall in Melbourne, Australia

Bourke Street Mall

Vespa and lane way in Melbourne, Australia

No, this is not a photo from Europe. This is Degraves Street in Melbourne

Old courthouse in Melbourne, Australia

The old courthouse

Colourful lane way in Melbourne, Australia

It’s all about the lane ways in Melbourne. This is Circle Place, full of quirky bars and cafes.

Town Hall in Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne Town Hall

Habour at Docklands in Melbourne, Australia

The harbour at Docklands

Melbourne CBD from Docklands in Melbourne, Australia

View of the Melbourne CBD from Docklands

Circle Tram on La Trobe Street in Melbourne, Australia

The free Circle Tram heads up La Trobe Street

I hope you enjoyed these Melbourne photos. If you’re planning to visit, here are some cool things to do in Melbourne.