Melbourne is considered as one of the best cities to visit not only in Australia but also on the global stage. The city has numerous attractive sites and places, historic architecture, dining and shopping places among other places. Here are Melbourne’s famous places:

The Melbourne Cricket Ground

MCG has been used to host a number of games and other historic events, for instance, the 1956 Olympic Games, the 2006 Commonwealth Games, 1992 World cup among other historic performances. Therefore, a lot of people know about the ground and it is one of the famous places in Australia.

The Shrine of Remembrance

This memorial was set up in remembrance of fallen soldiers as well as other servicemen who lost their lives during World War I and II. This place is near the city of Melbourne and it is a must-see for scenic and historical purposes.

National Gallery of Victoria

This gallery was opened in 1861 and it has numerous culture art. Over the years, the gallery has included creative artwork and sculptures. The National Gallery is located at Melbourne’s CBD with a slick, modern design. Most art exhibitions in this gallery are free, this makes NGA very famous and has a regular flow of both locals and tourists.

Werribee Open Range Zoo

With 225 hectares of open savannah, Werribee zoo has a wide variety of safari animals. It is located just 30 minutes from Melbourne and it offers a range of services such as a safari bus ride, walking and hiking areas etc. The zoo offers free entry dates from time to time. Therefore, when you plan in advance, you may not have to pay any entry fees.

St. Paul’s Cathedral

The cathedral was built in 1868 as a centre of worship for members of Catholic Archdiocese of faith. It is located near Melbourne’s shopping districts as well as near other landmarks which you can visit as well e.g. Flinder’s Street Station and Federation Square

Eureka Skydeck

The Skydeck is a great way to get directions and beautiful sceneries of Melbourne especially if it is your first time to visit the city. However, visibility can be determined by the weather. Therefore, when planning a visit, it is important to consider current weather conditions.