Melbourne’s Gertrude Street named second coolest in the world – do you agree?

The 850 metre-long strip in the innercity suburb of Fitzroy was the only street in Australia to make Time Out's 2022 list. So what makes it so special?

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Tucked away in the leafy inner Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy lies the second coolest street in the world - at least according to culture and entertainment website Time Out's newly released 2022 rankings.

But those familiar with the area might be surprised to learn that it isn't the famous Brunswick or Smith Street that's taken out the silver medal, it's their less well-known bisecting neighbour, Gertrude Street.

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