Living in Melbourne – first impressions

Three months ago, I arrived in Melbourne where I am currently doing my semester abroad. I really like this city so far and want to explore the “world’s most liveable city”. Here are some short explanations and stories of the pictures which I have taken the first weeks.

• The “Must-sees” Flinders Street Station & Hosier Lane: Very iconic building (train station) and street which are famous spots of Melbourne.
• Hawthorn: The suburb of my university – On Glenferrie road you can find lots of cafes, restaurants, supermarkets etc.
• Swinburne University of Technology: The universiy where I currently do my semester abroad
• Docklands Winter Fireworks: every Friday evening in July and August you could go to the Docklands and watch a very beatiful firework which was reflected in the water.
• Brighton Beach: This beach is famous for its colourful, bright beach houses.
• St. Kilda Pier: At sunset, you can watch some penguins coming to the pier.

 

Flinders Street Station

Hosier Lane

Hawthorn – suburb of my university

Swinburne University of Technology

Yarra River

Block Arcade

Artists painting the ‘Suicide Squad’

Fitzroy – “the alternative and hipster suburb”

Streets of Melbourne

Streets of Melbourne

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Docklands

Firework at the Docklands

Brighton Beach

St. Kilda Pier

Cockatoos at Albert Park

Albert Park

Skyline of Melbourne – view from our rooftop

Skyline at night