Victoria Market

Victoria Market

Victoria Market is located in Melbourne, Australia, covering an area of 7 hectares. It is the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere, the third-largest of its kind globally, and one of the world's famous tourist attractions. It is not only a vibrant market in Melbourne but more importantly, a historic site, a scenic spot, and a beloved place for Melburnians.

Victoria Market has been operating since 1857 and has a history of over 150 years, remaining prosperous for just as long. It is the only 19th-century market still in existence in central Melbourne. One of the market’s defining features is its cleanliness — every stall is spotless, and even the vendors are dressed neatly and tidily. The market houses over 1,000 stalls, primarily offering seafood, meat, vegetables, fruits, hardware, cotton goods, fabrics, and includes a grocery section selling a variety of affordable clothing, shoes, socks, and related travel items.

As Australia is a highly developed country where most industries operate limited hours, Victoria Market is also open for business relatively few days per week. The market is closed on Mondays and Wednesdays, and during the Australian summer, night market events are held.

Queen Victoria Market

Must-visit reason: The largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere

Continent where the attraction is located: Oceania

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Australia

Province/State where the attraction is located: Victoria

City where the attraction is located: Melbourne