Block Arcade (Block Arcade, (arcade) is a century-old mall in (Collins Street), Corinth Street, in the heart of Melbourne.
The black-and-white mosaic striped steps, transparent glass domes and concrete slabs are modelled on Milan's classic architecture, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, which makes Block Arcade an example of 19th-century shopping malls. Founded between 1891 and 1893, a long history has enabled this place, while preserving the vicissitudes of the times, at the same time, there is no lack of vitality and innovation. The rich shopping experience and excellent food enjoyment still attract a large number of tourists and local residents. You can not only buy classic clothing designs, cutting-edge lamps, antique gadgets, but also enjoy one of Australia's most famous afternoon teas, Hopetoun Tea Rooms,. Just looking in front of the window with all sorts of delicious and attractive cakes is enough to make people salivate! Girls in this architectural style dressed in the current most in Vintage clothes, dating sisters to take a picture together can not be more suitable, shopping, while a little tired in the afternoon can go to the teahouse to eat dessert, gossip, the day is just fine.
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Nearby bus stops are Collins St/Elizabeth St, trams 11, 19, 42, 48, 57, 5910 9112; Bourke St/Elizabeth St, trams 19, 57, 59, 86, 95, 96 stop at this station
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