Melbourne's laneways
It's true. Melbourne is rather cool.
Clanging trams, secret laneways, celebrated street art and a diversity of architecture. No wonder Melbourne has a quiet confidence in its signature eclectic style.
This is the final post on my Melbourne trip - a photographic essay on the joys and delights of this vibrant city.
Flinders Street Station
Melbourne Chinatown gate
Centre Place opposite Degraves Street
Milk crate seating in Centre Place
Street art and posters in the alcove of Centre Lane
Graffitied garbage bins in Centre Lane
Alleyway coffee shops in Centre Lane
Union Lane off Little Collins Street
Street art in Union Lane
Union Lane Street Art Project supported by the City of Melbourne
Union Lane street art
Trams on Elizabeth Street looking toward Flinders Street Station
The former Stock Exchange at 380 Collins Street, Melbourne
(now the ANZ Banking Museum, also known as the Gothic Bank)
Gothic architecture at the former Stock Exchange
< Go back to the first Melbourne Food & Wine Festival 2010 post
Related Grab Your Fork posts:
Melbourne - Abbotsford Convent Bakery
Melbourne - Degraves Espresso Bar
Melbourne - Lord of the Fries
Melbourne - Madame Brussels
Melbourne - MoVida Aqui
Melbourne - Red Spice Road
Melbourne - Roule Galette
Melbourne - Sensory Lab
Having grown up in Melbourne I know these places really well-great shots Helen!
ReplyDeleteLove melbourne :)
ReplyDeleteI've only been to Melbourne twice - once about six years ago for the Comedy Festival, and once last year to visit my brother, and funnily enough I recognise a lot of these places! Sure, that's hardly exciting to people who know Melbourne like the back of their hand, but I take what I can get :)
ReplyDeleteThis makes Melbourne so extra special. I love Melbourne :)
ReplyDeleteLovely pics of my fair city! :-D
ReplyDeleteThe former Stock Exchange building is apparently just as beautiful inside.
Looks like Centre Place was very quiet when you took those pics - Melbourne is always interesting in those times when there's not so many people about.
ohhh very nice shots :D !!
ReplyDeletei love the graffiti in melbourne laneways. it's so well done and colourful, and much more accepted than in Sydney :-) late at night i came across graffiti artist painting up the roller doors with new designs. it seemed to be legal too because it was only just around the corner from the police station near degraves st and they weren't too worried.
ReplyDeleteAwesomepics Helen! I esp love that first one :)
ReplyDeletePS we should go photowalking sometime!
I've always wanted to visit Melbourne. Few friends stay there, but I've never managed to make a trip. Your post has me pining again!
ReplyDeleteWe lived in Melbourne city (little collins street) for 6 months about 10 years ago. After hubby went to work, I would stroll along the city by myself and get lost in these beautiful lane ways. This post brings back memories. Thanks! It captures the essence of the city really well. No words needed.
ReplyDeleteive been to melb once- and i loved it! will want to go back this yr sometime.. :)
ReplyDeleteSometimes, a picture is worth more than a thousand words! Beautiful shots Helen!
ReplyDeleteMelbourne is great. The cafe scene is what I love the best.
ReplyDeleteLove the photos =)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to have you back again!
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Some great photos of a great city.
ReplyDeleteSome very cool photos there Helen =)
ReplyDeleteWow nice photo narration! Made me miss Melbourne. I really have to agree when people say, Melbourne is the Food & Art Capital of Australia. Sydney would always be a version of NY which I also like and very close to my heart. I heart Sydney :)
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