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Melbourne, Australia: Founded by Batman
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This article is about Batmania, aka Melbourne.
Pronounced “Mel-bn,” the missing vowel leaves only a hint of an ‘i’ or a ‘u,’ and it’s the closest thing to correct.
Voted the world’s most liveable city for seven years running from 2011 to 2017, Melbourne has stayed in the top three in the world since 2002. — The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index
White man settlement of the area came in the name of John Batman. An Australian-born grazier, explorer, and entrepreneur named the settlement ‘Batmania,’ and the ensuing town became ‘Melbourne.’
NYC may be Gotham, but Batman founded Melbourne.
Getting around
One of the best things about Melbourne is that it’s a large metropolitan city with a small-town feel. The central business district has everything anyone needs and is a joy to wander. Walking from one end of town to the other is a 20-minute walk through a city of clean and green streets, photogenic architecture, and bustling street life.
