Queen Victoria Building

Queen Victoria Building is not just another shopping mall in Sydney. Coined as the "the most beautiful shopping center in the world", Queen Victoria Building's Romanesque Revival architecture makes the establishment a very unique and exquisite building in the city. This venue, which was constructed in 1898, is a very famous structure in the country because it is historically and economically an important business establishment in Australia.

Before Queen Victoria Building became a shopping center, it was first used as a concert hall and a business center by many businessmen and traders. This building used to house numerous showrooms, coffee shops, warehouses and other stores to accommodate mercers, hairdressers, tailors, and other entrepreneurs. After several years, Queen Victoria Building was remodeled for various purposes like municipal offices and a municipal library. It was in 1984 when this three-level building was turned into a shopping center to house over 200 shops.

What's in Store

Standing along George Street in Sydney, Queen Victoria Building is a favorite spot for people who are very much into fashion. Shoppers who are in search for womenswear and menswear head to this mall because various stores offer a number of stylish outfits. Popular brands such as Gianni Versace, Esprit, Polo Ralph Lauren, Country Road and Georg Jensen are found in this shopping center. Elegant and chic bags, wallets, shoes, ties and scarves are also available in different boutiques in Queen Victoria Building.

Queen Victoria Building is also famous for its shops that offer fashionable and swank jewelry and beauty and health products. Stores that have antiques and gift items also thrive in this prestigious mall to cater to the needs of more shoppers. In addition, quick lunches and dinner are also convenient in the mall because numerous diners prepare delicious fresh food, while coffee and tea shops are always ready to serve customers, most specially travelers, who are up for sitting back and recharging.