Canberra receives mixed reviews from visitors and residents. Many find it to be an unattractive city, often described as man-made with unappealing, communist-style architecture and statues. It's also noted as being relatively expensive, especially when compared to other cities in Australia. Socially, some find it difficult to make friends, which can make it feel isolating at first. However, once social connections are made, people have found Canberra to be a comfortable and homely place to live. It is particularly recommended as a good place to study, due to its quieter atmosphere and lack of distractions compared to larger cities like Sydney and Melbourne. In terms of food, there are a few standout spots mentioned, such as Charcoal Rooster's Turkish Pizza. Overall, Canberra might not appeal to everyone, especially those looking for a lively or aesthetically pleasing city, but it could suit students or those looking for a quieter lifestyle.
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Canberra receives mixed reviews from visitors and residents. Many find it to be an unattractive city, often described as man-made with unappealing, communist-style architecture and statues. It's also noted as being relatively expensive, especially when compared to other cities in Australia. Socially, some find it difficult to make friends, which can make it feel isolating at first.
However, once social connections are made, people have found Canberra to be a comfortable and homely place to live. It is particularly recommended as a good place to study, due to its quieter atmosphere and lack of distractions compared to larger cities like Sydney and Melbourne.
In terms of food, there are a few standout spots mentioned, such as Charcoal Rooster's Turkish Pizza. Overall, Canberra might not appeal to everyone, especially those looking for a lively or aesthetically pleasing city, but it could suit students or those looking for a quieter lifestyle.
AI-generated summary of reviews 7 months ago
I have been to Canberra multiple times now. It is not easy to make friends here but once you managed to, it is a very homely place.
It is also a great place to study because the distractions are in Sydney & Melbourne.
In terms of good food, I recommend Charcoal Rooster's Turkish Pizza
2 years ago
man made city , very ugly city with communist looking buildings and statues. it's expensive as well. don't bother going there are much better places in Australia to go
3 years ago
✅ Great place to study
✅ Very safe
✅ Fast internet
✅ Warm now
✅ Perfect humidity now
✅ Good air quality on average
✅ Spacious and not crowded
✅ Very easy to do business
✅ High quality of education
✅ Good hospitals
✅ Roads are very safe
✅ Great freedom of speech
✅ Democratic
✅ Everyone speaks English
✅ Very safe for women
✅ Very family friendly
✅ Very friendly to LGBTQ+
✅ Not many people smoke tobacco
❌ Ugly architecture
❌ Difficult to make friends
❌ Expensive
❌ Extremely expensive
❌ Not much to do
❌ Gets cold in the summer
❌ Nomads.com members really didn't like going here
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