There has always been a respectful rivalry between Melbourne and Sydney with each city challenging to be number-one. On first impressions Melbourne would not seem out of place in Europe with its elegant buildings, parks and tree lined boulevards. However the Victorian Capital is every bit as thrusting and dynamic as Sydney. Melbourne is known for cultural excellence with its concert halls, galleries, architecture, gardens, museums, theatres, arts festivals, libraries etc. Melbourne restaurateurs also have a fine and well-deserved reputation. There is world class shopping here, with a large selection of designer boutiques, elegant arcades and department stores. Chapel Street is a chic place to shop, browse and eat. A unique feature of Melbourne are the trams that provide an effective and stylish mass transit solution. The Yarra River dominates the city as the Seine does so in Paris. There are riverside parks, walks and retreats contrasted by trendy waterside developments bustling with cafes, shops and restaurants. So which is the better city? The only answer to this is that the real winner of the race is Australia

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