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Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
CultureVisit: ~60 min
Romanesque Revival building opened in 1898 and the work of the architect George McRae, on George Street. It was designed as a market and today houses shops beneath a central dome. Its stained-glass windows, mosaic floor and hanging clocks stand out, among them the Royal Clock and the Great Australian Clock.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Queen Victoria Building (QVB): 2 missions
- Look at the QVB's hanging clocksFind the Royal Clock and the Great Australian Clock and wait for them to mark the hour.
- Look at the dome and stained glass from the central naveEnter from George Street and look up at the dome and the stained-glass windows of the building.
Near Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
Hyde Park460 m awaySt Mary's Cathedral608 m awayChinese Garden of Friendship648 m awayAustralian Museum673 m awayAustralian National Maritime Museum808 m awayThe Domain822 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Queen Victoria Building (QVB)?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Queen Victoria Building (QVB)?
Look at the QVB's hanging clocks and Look at the dome and stained glass from the central nave.
What is there to see near Queen Victoria Building (QVB)?
Hyde Park (460 m), St Mary's Cathedral (608 m) and Chinese Garden of Friendship (648 m).