Monday, March 17, 2014

The Block Arcade

Melbourne - this very quaint shopping arcade is modeled in the style of the Galleria Vittoria in Milan, built in 1892 and was refurbished in 1988.   There are many fascinating shops and is Australia National Trust Treasure.   Within there is a famous Hopetown Tea rooms - a long queue gathered outside this tea house.

entrance to the Block Arcade


The famous Hopetoun Tea Rooms
Ancient weighting machine
famous Melbourne chocolates
miniaturist shop 
cute miniatures

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