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Our Homepage | CBD Homepage | Cultural Precincts Page Lygon Street is Melbourne's Italian Precinct, which isn't exactly located inside the CBD, but is about a 1.5 km north from Melbourne's city centre, in Carlton. In the early 1900s, Italians from across the world settled in Victoria's Carlton and over many years, have made Lygon Street their own. Lygon Street was the first Melbourne suburb to introduce eating outdoors, with tables and chairs on a footpath, and this has influenced many other cafes and restaurants to do so as well. The precinct includes many restaraunts, cafes, gardens, terraces, bars, bookstores, galleries and the latest Australian and European fashion. So in other words, it is a great place for shopping and strolling, whilst having a delicious Italian coffee. The street is lined with heritage listed buildings, making it a great place to explore its early history.
 * LYGON STREET (ITALIAN)**

Every year in October, there is a Lygon Street fiesta. The festival is a celebration of Italian culture, where everyone can come and enjoy Italian culture for free. It is also one of Australias largest outdoor festivities and Italians are confident that it will stay as one.

Ma Ma Mia!