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Block Arcade (The)

Old world shopping

282 Collins Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000

Nearest Train: Collins and Elizabeth Streets trams

Phone: +61 3 9654 5244 / +61 3 9650 2777

At the turn of the century, when Melburnians talked about a shopping expedition in style, they said they were doing "The Block". When The Block Arcade opened in 1891, it established itself as one of Melbourne's grandest arcades. In fitting style this architectural masterpiece was completely restored in 1988, and is now a National Trust Treasure. It features thirty fascinating speciality shops and boutiques. The intricate mosaic floor and beautiful central dome will transport you to an era when parasol wielding ladies and bowler hatted gentleman strolled by.

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