Melbourne is the coastal capital of the Australian state of Victoria. The city center is the modern Federation Square development, with bars, plazas, and food chains by the River Yarra. The Melbourne Arts Precinct is the site of Art Centre Melbourne-performing arts complex and the National Gallery of Victoria, with Australian and indigenous art.

The city is home to many of the best known cultural institutions in the nation, as the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the National Gallery of Victoria. The World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building. It’s also the birthplace of the Australian Impressionism, Australian football rules, Australian television and film industries, and Australian contemporary dance.