And now the charming metropolis has officially trumped its long-time rival Sydney to be named the world’s No.3 best big city in the annual Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Readers placed Australia's “sophisticated, stylish and free-spirited” cultural capital ahead of the harbour city, which was placed at No.6 on the list, and glamorous destinations like Paris and Barcelona.
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Only Tokyo and Kyoto rated higher than Melbourne, proving Japan is one of the hottest, must-do destinations of the year. "Melbourne has all of the traits you'd want in a friend - and an incredible arts scene,” Conde Nast said.
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