Royal Arcade, Block Arcade, Degraves St, Centre Place
Melbourne is renowned for its atmospheric laneways and beautiful old arcades that house edgy cafes and unique shops. The Block Arcade (1891) is one of the finest examples of a 19th century shopping arcade in Australia, featuring Italian mosaic floors, glazed ceilings, elaborate iron-lace columns and octagonal glass domes. Some of the city's most exclusive retailers reside at Block Arcade, offering jewellery, fashion, leather goods, handmade toys, lingerie, shoes and cosmetics. Local brands include Douglas and Hope, Anna Fiori shoes and accessories label Mimco. Built in the 1869, The Royal Arcade is the oldest arcade in Australia and features the famous folklore characters Gog and Magog, who strike the hour. The arcade includes Marais, a high end clothing emporium, and Koko Black, a Belgian chocolate lounge with handmade treats made in the window. Centre Place is perhaps the most popular example of laneway living in Melbourne. Here you can find a variety of cafes and shops, with cuisines including Greek, Japanese, French crepes, Italian coffee and pastries, even fish and chips. Local designer and former dancer Dainy Sawatzky has one of her Body clothing stores here. Nearby, car-free, café-lined Degraves Street is another classic laneway where locals sit outside in all manner of weather to eat, drink and gossip.
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