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Queen Victoria Building (QVB)

455 George Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (City Centre)
+61 (0)2 9265 6869
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Ranked #24 of 261 attractions in Sydney
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Type: Shopping centres, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
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Sydney, Australia
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

The Queen Victoria Building is a beautiful historic building to walk around in the heart of the city and just across the road from Sydney Town Hall. It is also accessible from Town Hall Railway Station which is situated underneath the building. The upmarket shops are a bit expensive but the cafes are ideal for coffee and cake. Buy a... More

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Los Angeles, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

While not as iconic as the Opera House and the Sydney Harbor Bridge, the Queen Victoria Building, built in the late 19th century, is a must-see. Three stories high with subterranean floors, the building now houses boutiques. But, the true draw of the building is not the shops but the architecture, e.g., the stained glass windows, the interior glass dome,... More

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Caves Beach, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

Great place to look at, but to expensive to buy. Even coffee and cake is too expensive, so I would suggest you look but walk down the street for coffee

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Katoomba, Australia
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Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Great old building full of cafe's and shops. So many interesting things to see and eat. You could certainly spend a lot of money in this place. Also connects to Town Hall railway station for easy access.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

It goes without saying that the building in beautiful and the shopping is great. I would suggest that you stroll around the top floor. There are two unique clocks which, alone, are worth the visit. If you are there on the hour, stop at the clock that looks like a fort. Then, go to the other clock and figure out... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

In downtown Sydney, you should not missing getting in the Queen Victoria Building. Every elegant and exquisite shops inside the building with awesome display's. You'll just love it! All the things are very pricey, so meant for high roller shoppers, but lot of wonderful attractions done within the building. You can easily spend over an hour or two just strolling... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

This building is really beautiful, ornate staircases, nice tiles and well kept. It is always great to walk around - the vibe is different on each level. The ground floor is always buzzing with activity as it is linked to one of the major train stations. There are ample shops to keep one occupied and cafes to rest your weary... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Good shopping, great cafes downstairs and very easy to get to by train. A good rainy day shopping centre in Sydney.

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Shanghai, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

This place is quite unusual and worth a walk-around inside simply to admire the architecture. We rode the bus into town from where we stayed in Artarmon and the terminus of the bus route was in front of the QVB. So it gave us a convenient chance to see the impressive interior. The shops inside are a bit on the... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

This is a beautiful heritage building worth popping in if only for a few photos. The shopping is great too. Each level in the building has a different level of costs and prestige. The opening level is a regular Sydney level, the further up you go the more exclusive the designers; the further down you go the cheaper and more... More

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