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St
Kilda is a remarkable place. It is situated on one of the
most picturesque points of the Bay a short distance from the
city, has safe sandy beaches, and yet for decades was shunned
by Melbournites because it was the haunt of prostitutes and
druggies. It wasn't always like that. Back in the first half
of the century, St Kilda was one of the most fashionable suburbs
of Melbourne with grand homes and grand people. Today, it
is enjoying a resurgence.
The prostitutes and druggies have
largely been pushed out by rapidly rising real estate prices
and St KIlda is fast returning to its heydays. This bayside
suburb is now one of the main tourist destinations and is
renowned for its picturesque bayside setting, close proximity
to the city, beaches, music venues, restaurants and cafe lifestyle.
St Kilda is also the home of the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron.
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The fun fair Luna Park is an institution in Melbourne and
its laughing face symbolic of St Kilda.
Above left: grand Edwardian houses near the St Kilda's Royal
Botanic gardens. Above right: the Sunday market on the Upper
Esplanade.
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