The melbourne identity: Hipper than you may think
The world's most liveable city's bohemian quarter has no end of hip eateries, artsy cafes, funky vintage shops and edgy nightlife
- Published: 29/01/2012 at 03:35 AM
- Newspaper section: Brunch
It hardly came as a surprise when The Economist named Melbourne, Australia's second most populous city, as the most desirable place to live on Earth. Why? The capital of the state of Victoria has plenty to offer its residents and visitors alike, from lush nature, charming architecture and exciting diversity that's reflected through the city's never-ending offerings of cafes, restaurants, bars as well as artistic and cultural endeavours.
However, there's more to Melbourne than meets the eye if you're willing to look past the usual tourist haunts and venture into the suburbs.
Located about 2km from the city centre (see sidebar), the graffitied suburb of Fitzroy has gone from being a dingy area full of boarding houses and slums to a mecca for hipsters where the cool and crazy conspire.
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- Writer: Chanun Poomsawai
