Melbourne was built in the mid-1830s, and it became prosperous thanks to the "Gold Rush" of the early 20th century.

Today, Melbourne (Victoria capital-3 187 500 inhabitants) is called "the Garden Capital of Australia", its wide boulevards shaded by beautiful trees and its winding Yarra River, flowing between green banks and under many bridges.

Melbourne, dedicated to artistic life, is a multi-face metropolis.

There, Australian Football ("Footy") has been raised to cult status and with its museums, theatres, universities, not to mention its famous Victorian Arts Centre it was the first European style city.