CNNGo TV in Melbourne: A multicultural haven
It may be Australia’s second city, but there’s a reason Melbourne is at the top of the Economist Intelligent Unit’s most livable cities list.
In this episode of CNNGo, Melburnians show off the city's multiculturalism.
Innovative chef Shane Delia takes us on a food trip, singer Sophia Brous gives an impromptu performance at a convent-turned-cultural precinct, Australian Rules footballer Robert Murphy shows us the city's famous cricket ground and more..
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Queen Victoria Market
Chef Shane Delia takes us on a shopping guide to Queen Victoria's Market. At 17 acres, Queen Victoria Market claims to be the Southern Hemisphere’s largest open-air market.
And while it’s especially known for its produce, at that size you can find just about anything. Opened in 1878, it’s also a city landmark.
Seven Seeds Coffee
Coffee comes with a free cupping class. In a city that prides itself on coffee culture, it takes a lot to stand out from the crowd.
Founded in 2007, Seven Seeds coffee is a relative newcomer to the scene, but it’s made up for lost time. Visit its largest café in Carlton for a free lesson in coffee cupping and a full menu of breakfast offerings.
Abbotsford Convent
A former convent goes hippy. Four kilometers from Melbourne’s CBD, this former Convent of the Good Shepherd has been reborn as an art and cultural precinct in Melbourne.
Its 11 historic buildings and 6.8 hectares of gardens and lawns are situated on the Yarra River. A changing program schedule means each visit is different from the last.
Curtin House
Pray for good weather. This is Melbourne after all. Outside, it’s a humble 1922 building nestled in the CBD. Inside, it’s six floors of restaurants, bars, live music, clothing shops and a rooftop cinema.
The best of Melbourne’s multiculturalism all contained in one building.
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Western Bulldog's footballer Robert Murphy at the "G." It's simply known as the “G,” and it's simply impossible to overstate the Melbourne Cricket Ground’s importance to the city’s identity.
Considered one of the world’s greatest sporting grounds, it is the home of Australian Rules football, the birthplace of Test cricket and the main venue of the 1956 Olympic Games.
While it holds more than 80 events annually, it’s also home to the National Sports Museum, making the “G” worth a visit all year long.
Track Title – Artist (In order of appearance)
Sweet Disposition - The Temper Trap
Rock And Roll Is The Only Thing That Makes Me Feel Good – The Vasco Era
End of the Earth – Client Liaison
A Conversation at Revolver – The Vasco Era
Love Lost – The Temper Trap
Into the Galaxy – Midnight Juggernauts
Little Ticket – Sophia Brous
Fame has its own Reflection – Sophia Brous
Jesus Sandals – The Vasco Era
This Isn’t Happiness – The Temper Trap
