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The Royal Arcade has always been one of my favourite arcades in Melbourne. It was also the first arcade in Melbourne. “Its historical significance is profound and underpinned by the fact that, as a significant Victorian era building, it is part of the Victorian Heritage Register. The beauty of the Royal Arcade is it remains largely unchanged today, yet its Renaissance Revival style is in pristine condition.” (quoted from the their website) I find the filtered light and gentle buzz of visitors endearing. The architecture is unique and a fine example of Melbourne 100 years ago. It’s just a shame that there are so many shops available for lease. Clearly Covid has hit the arcade hard. But some of the old timers are still holding in there and keeping their doors open. This arcade holds many memories for me, visiting with my grandma and feeling we were “special” because the shops were “so fancy”. These days I walk the arcade with nostalgia and hope that it’ll return to its days of glory.

Debi SlingerDebi Slinger
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Very cozy place with a feel that one would reminiscence the old English shopping mall where retail first started. Shopping was once elevated to a high status with cast iron sky light that seems to float above, allowing the atrium to be lighted up. On both sides are units of retail shops that sells fashion wears, watches, restaurants and cafe. There are side alleys that rise half a level and descend half a level down, opening into more shops and restaurant. Perhaps these have lower rentals as the space are darker without the natural light as the main atrium. At one corner we found an Indian restaurant and had our lunch, lamb cooked with Basmati Rice, Nan with cheese and garlic.

Meng Foo ChooMeng Foo Choo
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It is one of the oldest arcades in Melbourne of the Victorian era, with the famous Gog and Magog clock at the Little Collins Street end. The shops do sometimes change, yet there are long term tenants such as Koko Black chocolates, Paint 'n Powder, various quality jewelry shops, clothing, and the cosy Caffe e Torta Italian eatery, at Lt Collins St end, being there for at least 25 years; that's saying something about the quality of the food and Genovese coffee, and the buzz of the tables in the arcade. A highly recommended visit to the Arcade to gaze at and appreciate the architecture and ambience.

Janina NowakJanina Nowak
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Thank you Melbourne. I had the best time ever in Melbourne Australia. My vacation from England. I can't say thank you enough to everyone. From restaurant's to all the shops, To all the tour's and to all the people I meet. From the Formula 1 to every thing else I saw I hope that I can come back some day. A Big thank you to AAT Kings for the coach tours. To Philip island and The Great Ocean Road Tour. Sealife. Melbourne Australia A Great place to visit.

Ann CoxAnn Cox
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Every Australian city has one of these arcades, namely one that happens to be incredibly fancy, and rather charming as well. As it turns out this is Melbourne's offering, though in fact it isn't the only one that Melbourne has to offer. It isn't all that large, but there are certainly some interesting shops inside, as well as some rather nice statues, including Gog and Magog, a pair that I have always enjoyed looking at since I first discovered it.

Danny JanesDanny Janes
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I love all these historic arcades around Australia. My favourite is the QVB in Sydney, which is amazing. But Melbourne has its own version in the Royal Arcade. This was close to work so from time to time I would drop in here for a work meeting. No matter what cafe you select the coffee is good and the views are spectacular. Well worth a visit for any history buff or just anyone that loves beautiful things.

NealNeal
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