Melbourne

City arcades

Do a contemporary version of "the block", a century-old sort of cruising Melbourne's arcades that to the current day takes in cutting-edge design, freelance fashion, imported music and gorgeous style.

Arcades with history
These days you are not walking endlessly around Block and Royal arcades, not like your forebears who were attempting to flee the prying eyes of their elders. you'll still begin at Block Arcade, that links Collins Street and tiny Collins streets via a glass canopied, mosaic floored laneway. Slaver over the cake displays at Hopetoun Tearooms, trendy accessories at Mimco, rollicking tunes at Basement Discs and al fresco eating choices.

Cross over to Royal Arcade, nodding to the enormous statues of Gog and Magog and set yourself up with babushkas, boardgames, bling and super vogue from Marais and Somewhere.

Embarking on new "block"
Your new-fangled "block" does not finish there. cowl your tracks back over Collins Street and head for Cathedral Arcade, with the dome, stained glass and leadlighting that the name suggests. Worship at the alter of native experimental fashion goddess Alice Euphemia and say amen for Lenko and Route sixty six.

Going underground
Slip beneath Degraves Street to Campbell Arcade and be stunned by the most recent giving from the Platform Artist cluster, one in all Melbourne's oldest artist-run initiatives that provides commuters one thing to smile regarding. conjointly proffering reasons to smile is Cup of Truth and its seriously wonderful coffee; indie fashion at Cats Meow and Corky Saint Clair; huge beats at Wax Museum Records; and Sticky zine world, which nearly defies description.

With all the cafes, bars and restaurants scattered around "the block", you'll maintain your energy levels, and do it all once more