- Address: 513 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
- Phone: +61 3 9320 5822
- Website: www.qvm.com.au
- Opening hours: Tue, Thu 06: 00-14: 00, Fri 06-17: 00, Sat 06: 00-15: 00, Sun 09: 00-16: 00.
- Wed, Mon.-day off.
See exotic things, sip Australian delicacies, buy souvenirs and just to see the local flavor - all this can be done by visiting the market of Queen Victoria in Melbourne.
What to see?
The market of Queen Victoria is a legacy of the Victorian era. It is true, it reflects the uniqueness of Melbourne. The peculiarity of the market and the widest range of goods is determined historically. Melbourne is a multinational city, as there are many emigrants here. By the number of Greeks it is considered the third city in the world, and the largest Italian city outside of Italy. There is also a large community of Chinese. Therefore, each people introduced their traditions in everyday life, cooking, clothing, etc.
A small market building of the 19th century in the Victorian style bordered the other two - the Western and Eastern markets, but then they were closed. And the small market has increased over time, and today it is a huge open market of 7 hectares.
As the history says, the market was built in the old cemetery. Now this reminds me of a memo attached to the entrance. It is interesting that plastic bags are forbidden as packages of purchases, only eco-bags are allowed. And the necessary electricity for the market is taken from the sun with the help of solar panels. In 2003, 1328 solar panels were equipped on the roof. For 130 consecutive years, the market operates on the same schedule.
You can take an excursion to the market, where a local guide for two hours tells the story, shows a variety of products that can be tasted, and after shopping treats a cup of coffee. The cost of the tour is $ 49.
In the Queen Victoria market, prices are low, and on Sundays, to sell the remaining goods, prices are reduced two hours before closing. There are many handmade products on the market.
What to buy?
- Wide selection of wine from local vineyards. In addition, everyone who wants before you buy it, you can taste this intoxicating drink.
- The food department is represented by a variety of local Australian vegetables and fruits, meat products (including kangaroos), seafood, world delicacies, cheeses and handmade chocolate. And, of course, you can try everything.
- The best taste of the Queen Victoria market is a flat cake stuffed with meat or herbs. It costs 3 $.
- Australian souvenirs and handicrafts, the assortment is the most diverse.
- Handmade soaps, natural face and skin creams without the use of harmful chemical ingredients.
- The famous street food of the 50's - American donuts, which are prepared in the kitchen "on wheels". Several such sweets with a filling can be bought for $ 6 in the kitchen-bus.
- Fur and wool products of alpaca: rugs, pillows, ponchos, toys, scarves and hats, as well as handmade tapestries with images of landscapes.
How to get there?
You can get to the attraction in the following ways:
- the market is 7 minutes walk from the station;
- Trams # 19, 57. Stop # 7 Elizabeth Street. Tram number 55 stop "Peel Street."
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