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Fitzroy and Collingwood




Fitzroy Gardens

The Fitzroy Gardens were designed by James Sinclair, and were the first public gardens in Melbourne, the famous Captain Cook's cottage is here, it's said it was brought from Yorkshire in 1935. Now it's houses an interesting exhibition about the navigator.




Melbourne Cricket Ground

This is the favorite place of many Melburnians, here is played not only cricket but also Australian football. Hosts the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum, a must go for visitors who loves the sports, specially cricket, tennis and football.



Treasury Gardens

These garden are located near the Fitzroy Gardens, together were the first public gardens in Melbourne city and were also designed by James Sinclair, who had previously worked for the Tsar in St Petersburg.



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