The public purse
Ce point d’intérêt est disponible en audio dans le circuit: Visit Melbourne, Australia’s sporting and cultural capital
Well, someone seems to have forgotten their wallet. This giant sculpture is one of Australia’s “Big Things” – quirky roadside giants you’ll stumble upon all over the country. If you’re on a road trip around Australia, you’ll probably have come across a few. There are over 150 of them! Some are listed heritage landmarks, and others are works of folk art. Either way, they’ve all become major tourist draws. The most famous is probably the “Big Banana” up in Coff Harbour. Melbourne has the “public purse”, the brainchild of Simon Perry. It’s made of granite and stainless steel, and celebrates Melbourne’s reputation as a shopping haven and business center. No wonder it’s right in front of the iconic Myer Building, home to the famous department store founded by Sydney Myer in 1900. So keep your eyes peeled during your stay in Melbourne, and see how many Big Things you can find. There’s not just one!
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