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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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

Was in the city for other reasons but could not resist walking through the QVB. It still has the old charm - perhaps more of a retail and food hub than its original intent but it still reeks of architectural splendour, charm and beauty.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

The QVB is a beautiful old building that had a makeover in 1986. The building is three levels high but has a charm and class that makes it the absolute opposite to your average Westfield Shopping Centre. Most retail outlets in the QVB, to be fair, are high-end shops and cafes - Dolce & Cabbana and esteemed fashion labels where... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013

Very impressed with the design. Lots of shops of great variety. A good way to spend some time pottering around.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

The Queen Victoria Building, or QVB is one of the prettiest buildings in Sydney. There are olde world patterns in the tiles, a lift that looks as if it could be an original feature of the building, an high domed ceilings. The shops are a mix of upmarket, like Ralph Lauren, and speciality shops like Lush and T2. There are... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

Definately worth walking through the QVB if you are getting off the train at Town Hall station. You can travel for miles underground shopping. Very Victorian and well kept with swanky (and expensive) shops. Keep going on the lower level and get lost in the maze of the shopping mall...

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2013

This is a wonderful arcade full of interesting shops beside fashion. The basement has a home, kitchen wares that will keep you occupied for ages with beautiful china from yesteryear. The stunning clock centre piece and stained glassed windows are mind blowing. Take time to have cake and coffee at the Vienna Cafe you wont regret it. Yummy!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013

Queen Victoria Building also known as QVB surrounded by other famous buildings such as the Town Hall & St Andrew's Cathedral, all of which consisting of exquisite late 19th century architectural features bridging the quality of having both of modern & antique touches. This shopping center has a variety of brand businesses, you might want take a rest after walking... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013

This is a beautiful place to get a cup of coffee and sit and just look at the old moldings and stain glass windows. It was a great place to be on a very wet day in Sydney.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

I just went in to look at the building although I'm sure it's worth spending time shopping. It has been restored to a very high standard and in keeping with its heritage. The spiral staircase, glass backed escalators, stained glass windows and central clock are excellent. It's worth a few minutes inside.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

The Queen Victoria building is a beautifully restored shopping mall with really interesting architecture including tiled floors, moldings and some really spectacular old clocks. Travel up to a higher floor to get a good view of the clocks. Stores are specialized and expensive, but it is worth a visit just to see the glory of the building itself.

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