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Block Arcade

282 Collins St., Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (Melbourne CBD)
03 9654-5244
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Ranked #7 of 175 attractions in Melbourne
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

We did this as part of the Chocoholics tour. It is very informative particularly so if you like architecture. It has been well preserved and is always busy

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

This is a must visit arcade in Melbourne. The tea cafe is amazing, the shops and coffee shops are incredible. The tour is wonderful or go on your own.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Always visit here for Haigh's Chocolate and coffee at the cafe next door @ Cafe Duomo is one of the best I had in Melbourne.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

Great cafes, old style arcade, very Melbourne, almost Parisian. Had a lovely time wandering around and nibbling.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

A delightful little arcade to entice visitors of all nations. Wait until you see the stylings and décor. Love it.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Small and delightful architecture. I am so glad that Melbourne has preserved such beautiful features as this and the Royal Arcade. Doesn't take but a minute or two to walk through, but take longer to appreciate its design.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

small arcade, but worth strolling through - great architecture, well preserved. Well connected with other arcades, very accessible from Elizabeth street tram

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

To a Queenslander an arcade of this age is truly beautiful, so nice to see such an historical space so well cared for and used. We take a walk through the arcades and lane ways every time we visit Melbourne and are never disappointed.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

The area is quite lively You will find small shops, international firmas, restaurants i the street with nice terrases. Live music is common there even in winter time.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

Only a shopping arcade dating from the Victorian Era but is beautiful to look at and some nice shops. The Hopetoun tearoom is popular with everyone so usually there is a wait to get in. Then other end has plenty of eateries in an open walkway,so when not too busy, it is great to sit there and sample good food... More

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