Queen Victoria Building

The Queen Victoria Building (QVB) is a heritage-listed Romanesque Revival building in central Sydney, occupying a city block bounded by George, Market, York and Druitt Streets. Constructed between 1893 and 1898 to designs by architect George McRae and named for Queen Victoria, it originally served as a municipal market. Noted for its central dome, stained glass, and ornate interiors, it now operates as a multi-level shopping centre after restoration in 1984-1986.

Visitors can expect a grand 19th-century arcade with a central glass dome, vaulted ceilings, stained-glass windows, tiled floors, wrought-iron balustrades and grand staircases across four main shopping levels. The interior houses fashion boutiques, jewellery, homewares and souvenir shops, cafes and tea rooms, plus two large mechanical clocks - the Royal Clock and the Great Australian Clock - and displays on the building's history. The building connects directly to Town Hall Station via underground walkway.