Which is more developed, Melbourne or Sydney?

Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia, the capital of Victoria, with the reputation of "Garden State" and an important industrial town in Australia. Melbourne is famous for its greening, fashion, food, entertainment, culture and sports activities. Melbourne's green coverage rate is as high as 40%. Victorian architecture, trams, various theaters, galleries, museums, tree-lined gardens and streets constitute Melbourne's elegant style.

Melbourne is a city full of vitality and joy. Although it is not as gorgeous as Sydney, the largest city, it is not as quiet as other small cities in Australia. From the diversity of culture and art to the beauty of nature, Melbourne can be said to be the highest in Australia in satisfying sensory entertainment, with its own characteristics in art, culture, entertainment, food, shopping and commerce. Melbourne has successfully integrated humanity and nature, and has been selected as "the most livable city in the world" by the Washington-based Population Action International for many years.

Melbourne, located in the southeast of Australia, is a port city with mild climate. In summer, people like to go to the seaside to play. Throughout the year, the highest temperature during the day in summer can reach nearly 40 degrees Celsius, and the temperature difference between day and night in Melbourne is quite large. In summer, even if the temperature reaches more than 30 degrees during the day, the temperature will drop to about 12 degrees at night. It is not too cold in winter. In winter, the daytime temperature is generally above 10 degrees Celsius, and it doesn't snow in winter. But there are many mountains around Melbourne, and there is snow on the cold mountains in winter, so the mountains near Melbourne are good places to ski in winter.

Melbourne now has a population of about 3.4 million (200 1 the result of Australian census is more than 3.24 million), and it is a city inhabited by immigrants. Most new immigrants to Australia have gone to Melbourne and Sydney. Now (data in 2006), about 10 million new immigrants arrive in Australia every year, and about one third of them settle in Melbourne. Immigrants started a new life in Melbourne, but they also brought their own national traditions and habits. One third of Melbourne's residents are immigrants from outside Australia, and as many as 70 languages are spoken in Melbourne. Besides English, I can speak Greek, Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Lebanese and Korean. Different ethnic groups live together and have different styles in living habits, festivals, restaurants, etc., which brings rich multicultural interest to Melbourne.

Historical investigation

Before 1835, Melbourne was basically uninhabited. 1840 The population of Melbourne is 1 10,000. 185 1 year, a gold mine was discovered in Melbourne, and a large number of people from all over the world came to Melbourne for gold, including a large number of China workers. Due to the gold rush, the population of Melbourne grew rapidly. The population of 185 1 year was 29,000, and by 1854, it had reached123,000, which eclipsed San Francisco, USA, which is extremely rich in gold, so Melbourne was also called the New Golden Mountain.

Melbourne is an important industrial town in Australia, where there are heavy machinery, textiles, paper making, electronics, chemicals, metalworking, automobiles, clothing, food and other industries. Is booming and highly modernized. Commerce, finance and transportation are very developed. Melbourne also has a modern busy port, Melbourne Port.

Melbourne was once the capital of Australia (1901–1927), and Australia moved its capital to Canberra in1927.

Melbourne is a prosperous city in the southern hemisphere, which is more prosperous than Sydney, the largest city in Australia at present. As early as 1956, Melbourne hosted the16th Summer Olympic Games, which was held in the southern hemisphere for the first time.

Scenic spots/tourist attractions

Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

Royal Melbourne Botanical Garden, built at 1845, is located about five kilometers south of Melbourne. Garden decoration19th century garden art, containing a large number of rare plants and Australian endemic plants. The Botanical Garden covers an area of 40 hectares and still retains some buildings and features of the last century, with more than 30,000 kinds of exotic flowers and herbs. It is one of the best designed botanical gardens in the world.

Chinatown (China City)

Chinatown is on Little Burke Street. There are many restaurants in China, all of which are China signs and full of oriental flavor. It is the earliest gathering place in China.

Ananda samadhi temple

Built in 1856, it is the current legislative assembly of Victoria Province, with exquisite architecture and unique style. Because the old parliament building is located on the same street not far from the Melbourne Marriage Registry, newlyweds and wedding guests often take pictures here as souvenirs.

Comovo (Comovo)

Como Ave, located in South Asia, was the home of a wealthy businessman during the colonial period. The main building is a two-story old house, occupying half the street. The descendants of the wealthy businessman sold the property to the Australian National Heritage Fund, and this mansion became a tourist attraction open to the public.

Financial Street

Collins Street is called Financial Street because many banks in Australia are headquartered in this street.

urban communications

Melbourne is a developed city with many high-rise buildings and modern equipment. Public transportation is very convenient, with trains, trams and cars.

The central street in Melbourne is Spencer Street to the west, flinders Street along the Yalu River to the south, Spring Street lined with magnificent buildings such as the State House and Financial Building to the east, and Victoria Street to the north, forming a square of about 2 kilometers. The chessboard city surrounded by these four streets is the city appearance of Melbourne's main streets.

The main means of transportation in Melbourne is the city train, which is different from the subway. Most of them walk on the ground, only underground in downtown areas. The trains here run through the main traffic arteries and the main population living areas. Because Melbourne is a busy business center, many people take the train when they go to work because they can't park their private cars. At the same time, it is also the main means of transportation to transport students to school. The price of Melbourne bus tickets is divided by region and time, and tickets are common in trains, trams and buses. Tickets can be purchased at automatic ticket vending machines in various stations, and are usually divided into two-hour tickets (you can take any number of trains, trams and buses in the area within two hours), all-day tickets, weekly tickets, monthly tickets and annual tickets. The longer you buy it, the better the price. Fares are not only related to time, but also related to regional division. In Melbourne, the main city is divided into two areas. If you travel across regions, the ticket price will increase relatively.

Melbourne's buses are auxiliary means of transportation other than trains, which can reach areas that cannot be reached by trains, but the bus frequency is relatively small, usually 15 to 30 minutes.

Trams are one of the characteristics of Melbourne, which is the only city in Australia with trams. Melbourne's tram network extends in all directions and plays an important role as public transportation. The latest Melbourne trams can carry 140 passengers each, and the Melbourne city government often appeals to citizens to take more trams and reduce the use of private cars through publicity advertisements. In the center of Melbourne, there is a tram line around the city for local citizens and tourists to ride for free, so that everyone can enjoy the city scenery of Melbourne. Its walking route surrounds the periphery of the city center, passing through many tourist attractions along the way, including Victoria Market, Melbourne Parliament Building, Crown Casino, Royal Exhibition Hall, IMAX Cinema, Melbourne Old Prison and Melbourne Central.

Introduction of famous universities:

University of Melbourne

University of Melbourne, founded in 1853, is a non-profit organization that has made outstanding contributions to society in scientific research, teaching and knowledge transfer.

As an excellent academic institution, Melbourne University upholds academic value, honesty, openness and rigorous knowledge freedom in the tradition of keeping promises.

As an excellent research institution, the University of Melbourne aims to strengthen its core knowledge disciplines, open up new ideas for scientific understanding, and support unconventional research methods in important and innovative fields.

As an excellent teaching institution, the University of Melbourne aims to attract outstanding students from the widest background and provide excellent education.

As a non-profit organization, the University of Melbourne focuses on research, the purpose of students' learning and external intervention of public services, including research on pressing social issues, cultivating graduates' sense of responsibility, and promoting investigations and public debates based on evidence and reasons.

As an institution engaged in international affairs, the University of Melbourne, together with its overseas counterparts, faces global challenges of wisdom, originality and respect for human nature.

As a university with strong regional characteristics, the University of Melbourne reiterated its unique advantages. Its campus is still face-to-face, gathering scholars from all over the world, and the learning community has ever-changing technology. Outstanding scholars here lead students to open their minds and face the great unknown: a place where a new generation can determine the future value.

University of Melbourne must adapt to the changes of international standards and national policy environment, international rankings, new market conditions and the challenges of freshmen receiving higher education.

The future of this university will depend on its ability to carry out "triple helix" academic projects. University of Melbourne, as an institution, not only performs well in research, but also in applying ideas and knowledge to the work and life of students, staff and the public.

shopping guide

Melbourne is a good place to shop, and 80% of the textile and footwear manufacturers in Australia set up factories here. Clever shopping streets are mainly concentrated in the streets between Swanston Street and Elizabeth Street in the city center. When you go deep into it, you will not only marvel at all-encompassing goods, but also admire the gorgeous arched arcade.

Shopping in Melbourne is definitely a pleasure. The downtown business district is quite concentrated, and the main shopping areas can be reached within walking distance from the hotels in the city. The most lively is Burke Street, where many large department stores such as Mayer and david jones have branches.

The unique Collins Street is not only a financial street full of banks, but also a concentration of world-famous brands. If you want to buy something special, Australia on Collins Island is a good choice. Even if you wander around the alleys and shops around several centers at will, you will get unexpected gains. South Asia, not far from the city, is also a shopping paradise not to be missed. The main shopping areas here are Church Street and Tulak Road, selling high-end fashion, where you can enjoy shopping, exquisite window and street view. On the other hand, there are many exquisite shops in Bensfield Street in Fitzgerald district, offering handmade jewelry, artworks and sculptures.

Queen Victoria Market.

Located at the intersection of Elizabeth Street and Victoria Street, it is a famous traditional meat market, and there are also many dry goods stalls. There are noisy cries and lively bargains here. More than 65,438+0,000 stalls sell all kinds of meat, vegetables, fruits and daily necessities, from fresh meat to handicrafts, fashion accessories and antique gadgets.

Opening hours of Queen Victoria Market:

Tuesday 6: 00 a.m. to 2: 00 p.m.

Thursday 6: 00 a.m. to 2: 00 p.m.

Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday 6: 00 am-3:00 pm

Sunday 6: 00 am to 4: 00 pm

Victorian arts centre market.

Located at No.0/00, St. Kilda Road, it is the most famous art sales market. Cross the city and the Yarra River, and you can see the market. The market is characterized by diversified products. Traditional and modern pottery, hand-made photo frames, jewelry and hand-painted silk clothes can all be found here. The opening hours are from 9 am to 6 pm on Sunday.

Leisure and entertainment

Melbourne has always been regarded as an important cultural and artistic center in Australia. Visitors who come here must not miss all kinds of performances. Victorian arts centre offers many choices for world-class opera performances, the latest Broadway performances, ballet, drama or concerts. Don't miss it. Melbourne also has many nightclubs, live music performances and comedy performances.

Crown Casino

Crown Casino is not only the most luxurious and largest casino in Australia, but also the largest casino in the southern hemisphere. 1994 opened, located on the south bank of Yarra River. In order to lighten the color of gambling, the official name of the casino is Crown Entertainment Center, which includes a five-star Crown Hotel, a large conference center, health and beauty facilities, and a series of entertainment and leisure facilities, including a 24-hour casino with slot machines, shops of many famous brands, 14 cinema, many restaurants and bars, and a performance center that can accommodate 2,000 people.

Gourmet famous food

Victoria is an important producer of milk (cheese), wine, meat, fish, fruit and game in Australia. Due to its rich products and long-standing food culture, Melbourne naturally becomes a gourmet paradise. The best places to taste include St Kilda Road in South Asia, Ligong Street in Carlton (a famous Italian food district) and fitzroy. Don't forget to go to the south gate. There, you can enjoy delicious food while enjoying the scenery of Yarra River. Besides, China City, located in Little Burke Street, also has a variety of Chinese dishes.

At the south gate, diners can enjoy the scenery of Yarra River while eating. There are many kinds of China dishes to choose from in Melbourne Chinatown. Tram restaurants shuttle through the streets of Melbourne. Visitors can enjoy delicious food and famous Australian wines (all kinds of wines and beers), juice, coffee and milk in the buffet.

Tram restaurant

(Colonial Tramcar Restaurant) can provide an opportunity to enjoy food and wine while enjoying the street view by car. Hard Rock Cafe is located at the corner of Burke Street.

Every step forward, see a different perspective.

One of the most attractive places in Melbourne is to see penguins on Phillip Island, which has become one of the must-see spots for tourists to visit Melbourne, where you can see the smallest penguin in the world (adult penguins are about 30 cm tall); In addition, victorian arts centre, which condenses the essence of Australian traditional art, has become a symbol of Melbourne and should not be missed; If you want to experience the style of Melbourne gardens, the Royal Botanical Garden is also a good place to amaze many tourists.

The annual international sports events are held in Melbourne, such as the Australian Formula One racing around Albert Park, the Australian Open, one of the four international tennis championships in the world, and the Melbourne Cup, the number one international horse racing in Australia.

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List of attractions:

Princess Philip Island Theatre in fitzroy Park

Kings park Captain Cook Cabin Regent Theatre

Dayang Road, victorian arts centre Wildlife Park

Fitzroy Sydney

(1) translated from Sydney. An industrial city and coal port in northeast Nova Scotia, Canada. On Cape Breton Island, near the Atlantic Ocean, 304 kilometers northeast of Halifax. The population is about 65438+ ten thousand (1980). Built in 1886. Established in 1904. Located in the center of the coalfield, there is an iron mine near Bell Island. The industry is mainly steel and coking, and it is one of the centers of steel industry in Canada and the commercial center of coastal coal mining areas.

② The capital of New South Wales, the largest city and port in Australia. There are 1,150m iron bridges on both sides of Jackson Harbor, which span the harbor, where tasman sea extends 20 kilometers inland. Area 1, 735 square kilometers. The population of suburbs is 3.2 million (198 1). 1788 Britain exiled criminals here, which is the earliest British colony in Australia. China's largest economic center. Residents are mostly engaged in service industries, such as oil refining, chemicals, textiles, clothing, food processing, airplanes, automobiles and shipbuilding. There is a network of railways and highways connecting the vast inland areas. This port is deep and fully equipped. Mainly exports wool, wheat, flour, meat, textiles and so on. There are regular sea and air routes to Britain, the United States, New Zealand and other countries. There are the earliest University of Sydney (built in 1852) and the Australian Museum (built in 1836). There is a bathing beach in the east of this city. There are many gardens and a large green area.

[Sydney] is located in the southeast coast of Australia, where the climate is pleasant, the environment is beautiful, the scenery is beautiful, it is not hot in summer, it is not cold in winter, and there is plenty of sunshine and rainfall. The annual precipitation in Sydney is about 1200mm, the average temperature in summer (1February-February) is 2 1 Celsius, and the average temperature in winter (June-August) is 12 Celsius.

Sydney is the capital of New South Wales, the largest and oldest city in Australia, and an increasingly international metropolis. The 2000 Sydney Olympic Games made Sydney's international reputation and popularity unprecedented.

Sydney in a broad sense, the so-called Greater Sydney, includes the city of Sydney and 44 small cities nearby, with an area of 12000 square kilometers and a population of about 4.2 million. As an administrative division, Sydney has an area of only 6 square kilometers and a population of less than 20,000.

The history of Sydney as a city began in 1788, when the first British colonists led by Captain Philip landed in Sydney. Sydney was formally established on July 20th. 1842. After World War II, a large number of immigrants from Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia flooded into Australia, and their preferred place of residence was often Sydney. In terms of population, most immigrants in Sydney are Italians, followed by Lebanese, Turks, Greeks, China and Vietnamese. In the past 20 years, the number of residents in China has greatly increased. At present, the Chinese population in Sydney is about 400,000.

Sydney is the largest city in Australia and the center of commerce, trade, finance, tourism and culture. Sydney plays an important role in Australia's national economy, and its GDP accounts for about 30% of Australia. The service industry is the economic pillar of Sydney, in which the financial and insurance industry accounts for 44% of the total industrial output value, real estate accounts for 465,438+0%, wholesale trade accounts for 38%, catering and entertainment accounts for 36%, manufacturing industry accounts for 35%, construction industry accounts for 34% and retail industry accounts for 32%. The Reserve Bank of Australia and the Australian Stock Exchange are both located in Sydney. Of the 53 banks in Australia, 39 are headquartered in Sydney, and three-quarters of the top 100 companies have set up corporate headquarters or branches in Sydney. Almost all international business people who visit Australia will visit Sydney, and most world-renowned multinational companies also have branches or offices in Sydney.

Sydney is an international metropolis with developed infrastructure and convenient transportation. Sydney Airport is one of the major airports in Australia. At present, there are 37 international routes, with 420 departure flights and 230 return flights every week. Sydney has not only railways to all parts of the country, but also subways, light rail trains and ferry boats in the urban area, which can not only relieve traffic pressure, but also carry out city sightseeing. Public transportation is not very expensive, but taxis in Sydney are very expensive. The distance from the airport to the Central Railway Station is less than 10 km, and it costs about 10 USD. Sydney is an important national and regional communication service center in Australia. The National Satellite System Management Center is located in Sydney. Australia's coaxial cable and optical cable connecting Tasmania and Southeast Asia began in Sydney, where the headquarters of the country's three major commercial television stations (No.7, No.9 and 10) were built, as well as two state-owned television stations, ABC and SBS.

China formally established diplomatic relations with Australia in 1972, and then set up a consulate general in Sydney in March 1979. At present, NSW has become a sister province with Guangdong Province of China. Therefore, a building with China national characteristics-Sydney China Garden was built in Guangdong Province as a memorial.

There are many places to visit in Sydney, such as Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Rock Area, Circular Pier, Macquarie Square, Lover's Harbor, museums, art galleries and national parks of all sizes. However, the most worth visiting in Sydney is the beach. The beaches in Sydney are dotted with different styles. The famous beaches are Band-Aid Beach, Manley Beach, Watson Bay, Rose Bay, Shuangwan, Nelson Park, Barmor Lohr and so on.

Traffic guide

Aviation: international flights, direct flights from major cities in the world to Sydney, domestic flights, from Sydney to Darwin, Perth, Melbourne, Cairns and the Gold Coast.

Train: Trains travel between towns and cities. It takes about the same time as the bus and the route is the same. There are Central Railway Station and City Hall Railway Station in the city. 1 day It is the most time-saving and money-saving way to buy a ticket and go back and forth to the tourist attractions in the city unlimited times.

Bus: Long-distance buses travel to and from major cities, such as Canberra (5 hours), Melbourne (12 hours) and Cairns (23 hours). The electric train (monorail) is the main train in Sydney, which is characterized by high speed and intensive trips. It usually runs from 4: 00 am to 24: 00 am. Besides, there are many taxis in Sydney, so you can park anywhere. From 2 yuan, you can add 1 yuan per kilometer.

Boats and yachts are one of the best ways to visit Sydney. All ferries start from the circular pier and end at Li Man, with a journey of 1 1 km. The Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge can be reached in 0/0 minutes by ferry/KLOC.

shopping guide

Main professional

Opals and other precious stones

Wool, cotton and sheepskin products

Indigenous people and contemporary Australian art

Australian fashion

Wines produced in the Hunter wine region.

Australia cosmetic

shopping districts

Bijie shopping mall

It consists of five multi-storey commodity streets, downtown, Sydney Central Shopping Mall, glass house, blue sky garden and historic waterfront shopping corridor.

Shopping hotspot

Located in Castle Ray Street, you can find famous brand stores such as Dior, Chanel, Cartier, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Versace, YSL, DKNY, Armani and Gucci.

MLC shopping center

Besides providing high fashion, there are several great restaurants, a cinema and the Royal Theatre. The Chevalier Shopping Center is home to famous department stores.

Paddy's Market

Hay Street, located in Haymarket, has a history of 150 years. * * * There are 1000 stalls selling everything from fresh food to trinkets. Next to Paddy Market is Market City, a large shopping center with first-class restaurants.

Rock market

It is located in George Street in Sydney, selling gifts, antiques and handicrafts, and you can enjoy leisure time in cafes and bars on the roadside.

Opening hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Gourmet famous food

Australian cooking has formed its own style-using unique drupes, fruits, spices and plums, plus local meat and seafood, to cook bold and amazing dishes.

Fresh and delicious

Australia's seafood is world-famous, tuna is exported to Japan to make sushi, and Asia also eats a lot of shrimp and fish. In any offshore restaurant, you can taste abalone, oyster, king crab, lobster or Balmain Bugs (a kind of sea crab) produced in Australia.

Game feast

Have you ever eaten kangaroos, turkeys, crocodiles, mud crabs or bass?

Victoria is an important producer of Australian cheese, wine, meat, fish, fruit and game. Melbourne has naturally become a gourmet paradise because of its rich products and long-standing food culture.

The best places to taste include: Stkilda Road in South Asia, Lygon Street in Caton District (a famous Italian food paradise), fitzroy District and Binshiyu Street.

Don't forget to go to Nanmen District, where you can enjoy delicious food and enjoy the scenery of Yarra River.

Besides, China City, located in Little Burke Street, also has a variety of Chinese dishes.

Every step forward, see a different perspective.

Sydney is the capital of New South Wales, the oldest city in Australia and an important economic, political and cultural center. Built near Sydney Harbour, it is one of the most beautiful ports in the world. You can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Sydney from the viewing tower of Sydney Tower, AMP Central Tower. You can get a closer look at Sydney Harbour from the Sydney Harbour Bridge or the Berang Observatory. There are all kinds of recreational activities in Sydney. At Sydney Opera House, you can enjoy performances such as ballet, opera and stage play. Next to Sydney Harbour, next to the circular pier, you can find the rock area. This is where Australia's first European immigrants settled. Here, you can see colorful street scenes and restored elegant buildings. There are all kinds of restaurants, entertainment places and specialty stores in these buildings. In Sydney, you can enjoy food, wine, sightseeing and dining, shopping, having fun in casinos and visiting SeaWorld Aquarium on a cruise ship in Sydney Harbour. In Sydney, you can enjoy endless sunshine, beaches and waves because you can drive to the beautiful Pacific coast not far from the city.

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List of attractions:

Australian Museum Darling Harbour Royal Botanical Garden and Territory

Queen Victoria Tower Sydney Bridge in Rose Bay

Band-aid Beach in the Rock Area of Sydney Opera House

Port Stephen Art Museum, Hyde Park, New South Wales

Mrs. McClair's chair, the central coast of the Olympic Stadium.

Sydney, Australia is a large-scale comprehensive cultural performance center, which is famous for its unique architectural image. It is built in a section of Sydney Harbour extending into the sea, surrounded by water on the east, west and north, and adjacent to the Botanical Garden in the south.

Sydney Opera House

In 1955, Sydney held an international architectural design competition for the construction of this opera house, and the design of Danish architect J. Wuzhong was selected from 233 schemes. 1966 Wu Zhong resigned as the chief architect of the theater, and the rest of the interior design was completed by Australian architects. The Opera House broke ground on 1959 and was completed on 1973.

The Sydney Opera House has a total construction area of 88,258 square meters, including a 2,690-seat grand concert hall, a 1547-seat opera house, a theater for more than 500 people and a small concert hall. In addition, there are rehearsal hall, reception hall, exhibition hall, recording hall, drama library and various ancillary rooms (such as restaurant and sales department), with more than 900 rooms that can accommodate more than 6,000 people at the same time.

The appearance of Sydney Opera House is three groups of huge shells, which stand on the pedestal of cast-in-place reinforced concrete structure with a length of 186 meters from north to south and a width of 97 meters from east to west. The first group of shells is on the west side of the lot. Four pairs of shells are arranged in a string, three pairs face north and one pair faces south. There is a big concert hall inside. The second group is on the east side of the lot, roughly parallel to the first group, with the same form and slightly smaller scale, and the opera house is inside. The third group is the smallest group in their southwest, which consists of two pairs of shells and has a restaurant inside. Other rooms are cleverly arranged in the base. The entrance of the whole building complex is at the southern end, and the steps are 97 meters wide. The vehicle entrance and parking lot are located under the big steps.

Wu Zhong's participation in the design competition was too simple, and later he encountered a series of complicated and difficult technical topics in the project. For example, at first, those huge shells were considered as reinforced concrete shell structures. After in-depth study, it is found that each shell can only be divided into strips of reinforced concrete ribs, then prefabricated in sections and then combined into a whole. In order to reduce the construction difficulty, all the shells are changed to the same curvature, so that each shell is equivalent to a part of the surface of a sphere with an imaginary radius of 76 meters. It took eight years to study and design the structure of these shells and more than three years to build them. The project budget is 7 million dollars, and the actual cost is 6.5438+0.2 million dollars.

Sydney Opera House is a successful music and drama performance building with perfect equipment and excellent use effect. Those huge white shells near the water surface, like sails on the sea and clusters of blooming flowers, are graceful and radiant against the blue sky, blue sea and green trees. This building is considered as the symbol of Sydney.

St Patrick's Cathedral, Royal Botanical Garden, Park

(I like Melbourne)