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Queen Victoria Building (QVB)

455 George Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
+61 (0)2 9265 6869
Ranked #2 of 41 shopping in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 179 Reviews
Type: Shopping centres, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
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Thousand Oaks, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

There are two clocks you can get a good look at on the third level. They are quite handsome and intricate. More

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Sydney, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Great place to look around and view the old architecture. Shops are over pricerd but some nice brands there. More

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Perth, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Loved the unique decor of the arcades, mosaics, etc. More

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See 14 more reviews by Teresa V for Sydney
Australia
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77 reviews 77 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Lots of lovely shops and cafes. Beautiful tea rooms on the top level. Go there for high tea. More

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Melbourne
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72 reviews 72 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
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Sydney has the best shops, this building has so much character and features just so much warmth when ou walk threw the building. There are up market shops in the complex and the unfortunate thing is that you need to walk threw the place a few times before you actually see the shops, the building is just so overwhelming that... More

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See 17 more reviews by papas1983 for Sydney
Sydney, Australia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

At first glance the QVB is just a rare historic Sydney building with some overpriced shops and cafes, but a few are actually quite decent: Hobbyco, the ABC Shop, Laksa House in the basement to name a few. Moreover the upper levels can be a place to escape the crowds, grab a seat and take a breather. More

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Durban, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

From the exterior to the interior, it is truly a piece of beauty. It is a symbolic building for Sydney. And it is a great place to walk about and shop with all different brands that it provides in the whole building. A place in which you must visit when you come to Sydney More

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See 5 more reviews by Amanda C for Sydney
Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Shops for teenagers like - Gloss, Glue Store, Sports girl. It's connected to the Town Hall station (nearly ALL trains stop there every few mins as well as Central station). Many good shopping places. Recommended for visitors and is a must visit! People who live here also go like everyweek. More

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Sydney, Australia
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
1
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A beautiful old building, worth visiting to just to look at the detail in its design. More

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Hong Kong, China
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

It is a beautiful historical building that refurbished to a shopping mall. However, I don't like the escalators crossing different floors. They do not match with the historical feel inside. More

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