Melbourne is located on the Yarra River, about 5 kilometers from Phillip Bay. It is Australia's cultural, sports, shopping and dining center, with an area of about 6 100 square kilometers and a population of 3.5 million, making it the second largest city in Australia. Melbourne was founded in 1835. 1927 was the capital of the federal government. It developed rapidly in the gold rush in the middle of19th century. At present, the city still retains many magnificent Victorian buildings in the19th century, with lush trees and numerous parks. It is Australia's largest city with the most European flavor, and 1993 was rated as the third most livable city in the world. 1. Victorian Italian style This style is about 1850 to 1880. It flaunts a break with the traditional classic structure, but although it is contrary to the tradition on the surface, it is still cut away from the tradition in its bones and is extremely gorgeous. It is characterized by a low roof, decorative arches and wide eaves. Other functions include symmetrical bay windows.

2. The exquisiteness of the lath structure is self-evident. However, it is so subtle that few houses have all the features. Generally speaking, it is a towering roof with overhangs, and the outer wall and roof are covered with shingles. Horizontal and vertical sloping boards decorate the surfaces and porches. This is why it is called a slat structure.

3. The Annie Wong-style architecture in this period vividly shows the political customs of this period. Compromise was adopted in materials, and the decoration was spoiled. It is characterized by towering roofs and turrets, and its windows are tall and narrow vertical rectangles. In the shape of the room, it is a multi-storey structure with two wings, multiple porches and balconies. Sometimes there are several chimneys. Curled wooden fish scales and smooth decorative pieces add charm to gables and porches.

Gothic Renaissance was the product of the combination of medieval traditions and methods. It happened at 1840- 1880. It draws on the characteristics of many medieval cathedrals, such as arches and pointed windows.

5. Imperial II style. Inspired by the architecture of Napoleon II, it is characterized by a box-type folding roof.