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  • A lavish 19th century shopping arcade featuring an impressive mosaic floor.
  • Ornate sign for The Block Arcade.

The Block Arcade

  • Heritage listed
  • Landmark

The heritage-listed Block Arcade is a unique Melbourne shopping destination. Built in 1893, it's widely considered an architectural jewel.

Modelled on Galleria Vittorio in Milan, Italy, the arcade features an impressive glass domed roof, lavish decoration, stained glass windows and an extraordinary mosaic tile floor.

The boutiques and cafes in the arcade have retained the richly decorated design, from the colour-coordinated plant holders and paintwork to the heritage lighting and translucent glass ceiling.

The arcade is home to the popular Haigh's Chocolates, one of Australia's premier chocolatiers. Listen for classical musicians busking in front of the arcade.

Guided walking tours of the arcade are available.

Dates and times

Day Times
Monday
  • 8am - 6pm 8am - 6pm
Tuesday
  • 8am - 6pm 8am - 6pm
Wednesday
  • 8am - 6pm 8am - 6pm
Thursday
  • 8am - 6pm 8am - 6pm
Friday
  • 8am - 8pm 8am - 8pm
Saturday
  • 8am - 5pm 8am - 5pm
Sunday
  • 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm

Location

The Block Arcade
282 Collins St
Melbourne 3000

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9654 5244
  • email address: management@theblock.com.au
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