By world standards, Melbourne is a young city. But it has layers of history. Here you can discover some of them. Bluestone and concrete, paint and neon, Victorian-ornate and sheet-glass — all cram into the cross-hatched canyons that are Melbourne's streets and lanes.

The city continues to grow—for information about Melbourne today, visit http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/ and www.thatsmelbourne.com.au