2014 Melbourne: Three Businessmen #3
Three Businessmen – Alison Weaver and Paul Quinn
Corner Swanston and Bourke streets
Officially named the 'Three Businessmen Who Brought Their Own Lunch: Batman, Swanston and Hoddle', this whimsical, life-sized sculpture pays homage to Melbourne's three pioneers, returning them to the city's streets as pedestrians observing Melbourne's development throughout time.
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia.
The name "Melbourne" refers to an urban agglomeration area (and census statistical division) spanning 9,900 km2 (3,857.2 sq mi) that comprises the greater metropolis – as well as being a common name for its metropolitan hub, the Melbourne City Centre. It is a leading financial centre in Australia, as well as the Asia-Pacific region, and has been ranked the world's most livable city since 2011 (and among the top three since 2002), according the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). In 2013 the EIU also ranked Melbourne the fourth most expensive city in the world, tying with Oslo, Norway.
Melbourne is rated highly in the areas of education, entertainment, healthcare, research and development, tourism and sports.
The main metropolitan train terminus is Flinders Street Station. Melbourne has the world's largest tram network, which had its origins in the city's 1880s land boom. In the 2010–2011 year 182.7 million passenger trips were made by tram. Melbourne's is Australia's only tram network to comprise more than a single line and consists of 250 km (155.3 mi) of track, 487 trams, 28 routes, and 1,773 tram stops. Sections of the tram network are on roads, while others are separated or are light rail routes. Melbourne's trams are recognised as iconic cultural assets and a tourist attraction.
2014 Melbourne: Three Businessmen #3
Three Businessmen – Alison Weaver and Paul Quinn
Corner Swanston and Bourke streets
Officially named the 'Three Businessmen Who Brought Their Own Lunch: Batman, Swanston and Hoddle', this whimsical, life-sized sculpture pays homage to Melbourne's three pioneers, returning them to the city's streets as pedestrians observing Melbourne's development throughout time.
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia.
The name "Melbourne" refers to an urban agglomeration area (and census statistical division) spanning 9,900 km2 (3,857.2 sq mi) that comprises the greater metropolis – as well as being a common name for its metropolitan hub, the Melbourne City Centre. It is a leading financial centre in Australia, as well as the Asia-Pacific region, and has been ranked the world's most livable city since 2011 (and among the top three since 2002), according the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). In 2013 the EIU also ranked Melbourne the fourth most expensive city in the world, tying with Oslo, Norway.
Melbourne is rated highly in the areas of education, entertainment, healthcare, research and development, tourism and sports.
The main metropolitan train terminus is Flinders Street Station. Melbourne has the world's largest tram network, which had its origins in the city's 1880s land boom. In the 2010–2011 year 182.7 million passenger trips were made by tram. Melbourne's is Australia's only tram network to comprise more than a single line and consists of 250 km (155.3 mi) of track, 487 trams, 28 routes, and 1,773 tram stops. Sections of the tram network are on roads, while others are separated or are light rail routes. Melbourne's trams are recognised as iconic cultural assets and a tourist attraction.