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Trip Planner:   South Pacific  /  Australia  /  Victoria  /  Melbourne  /  Block Arcade

Block Arcade, Melbourne

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Walk through Block Arcade to see one of Australia's best examples of Victorian Mannerist architecture. The city built the arcade between 1891 and 1893 to connect Collins and Elizabeth Streets. Architect David Askew based the design on Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, and you'll walk across a floor of mosaic tiles beneath a glass canopy with carved-stone detailing along the walls. You'll also find excellent shopping as you navigate the bright and colorful halls. Due to its beauty and architectural significance, the arcade is part of Melbourne's "Golden Mile" heritage walk. Plan trip to Melbourne with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
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  • By Edmondgrams
    A beautiful old building turned into a venue for retail. Easy to imagine people walking around a hundred years ago. 
    A beautiful old building turned into a venue for retail. Easy to imagine people walking around a hundred years ago.  more »
  • By Suecitysueful
    A visit to this arcade is must do Melbourne. Full of old world charm at every turn. Don't forget to visit Haigh's for some delicious chocolate and the Houptoun Tea Rooms for a decadent cake and real.....  more
    A visit to this arcade is must do Melbourne. Full of old world charm at every turn. Don't forget to visit Haigh's for some delicious chocolate and the Houptoun Tea Rooms for a decadent cake and real.....  more »
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  • By K T Lim
    Fine and vintage shopping arcade. Great architecture, clock and fine dining of cheese and chocolate+ art+ tea 🍵
  • By Tony Wenz
    Must visit if in Melbourne. Part of a great walk from Bourke St to Flinders Street. Block Arcade and Block Place just south of Royal Arcade.
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