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Queen Victoria MarketvsFederation Square
Both are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Queen Victoria Market ranks marginally better than Federation Square. Queen Victoria Market comes in at 87 with endorsements from 5 reviews like Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Queen Victoria Market
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
Corner Elizabeth and Victoria Streets, Melbourne, Victoria
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Travel + Leisure "Open since 1878, "Queen Vic" is an over-1,000-stall melting pot of Southeast Asian greens, Italian cheeses, kangaroo salami, and Tasmanian scallops." Full review
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Don't miss the flaky multilayered börek filled with everything from spiced lamb to leeks at the Mezze Table (Shop 95/96, Dairy Produce Hall).
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"With over 600 traders, the Vic Market is the largest open-air market in the southern hemisphere and attracts thousands of shoppers." Full review
The Telegraph "The largest open-air market in the southern hemisphere, the veteran 'Vic Market' (also lovingly known as the 'Queen Vic') has been trading here since 1861." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The city's main market, Queen Victoria Market offers an enticing overview of Melbourne's culinary riches." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "One of the best parts about this market is that it's free, though we can't promise that you won't end up buying some locally cured meats and cheeses." Full review
Frommer's "This Melbourne institution—the “Vic Market”—covers several blocks." Full review
Federation Square
Fodor's
Concierge Lonely Planet
Time Out
Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure Time Out Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Frommer's
Corner Swanston and Flinders Streets, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
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Fodor's "The bold, abstract-style landmark was designed to be Melbourne's official meeting place, with a variery of attractions and restaurants." Full review
Concierge "This architecturally striking cultural complex in City Centre... is encircled by bars, cafés, and restaurants, including celebrity chef Michael Lambie's much-lauded Taxi."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Melburnians have finally come to embrace Federation Square, accepting it as the congregation place it was meant to be." Full review
Time Out "When Melburnians want to take a break from complaining about the weather, they start whinging about Melbourne's 'Meeting Place', Federation Square." Full review
Afar Magazine "Great culture, restaurants and park." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Designed by local firms Lab Architecture Studio and Bates Smart, it utilizes a fractal triangular design in three materials: zinc, glass, and sandstone." Full review
Time Out "Transport yourself to Africa as Federation Square comes alive with vibrant music, dance performances and artworks." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Arguably the hub of Melbourne's CBD, Federation Square is a center of cultural activity." Full review
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Definitely don't miss out on the Ian Potter Center, the Square's gallery dedicated to indigenous art.
Travel + Leisure "A great starting point for first-time visitors, this striking public square sits between the Yarra River and the southern edge of the CBD, and directly across from Flinders Street Station"
Melbourne Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
Frommer's "You have to get into Federation Square, physically, to appreciate it. The controversial design... has given the city a gathering place." Full review
