Queen Victoria Building 

The Queen Victoria Building has been described by Pierre Cardin as "the most beautiful shopping centre in the world". This outstanding example of Byzantine architecture, which occupies an entire city block, was built in 1898 to replace the original Sydney Markets.

Later, it accommodated a concert hall, which eventually became the City Library. The building was remodelled in the 1930s and used for different purposes, including municipal offices. In 1984 it was completely refurbished as a shopping centre, with more than 200 shops.

• The building has a series of domes and domelets with exquisite stained glass windows and extensive wood panelling throughout. There is a marvellous hanging clock that displays a series of mechanically moving tableaux of British kings and queens every hour on the hour.

Further Information

Parking

• Located on York Street, the QVB car park holds 700 car bays and features valet parking and car wash facilities.
• Parking Open Hours
• Monday - 6.30am - 1am
• Tuesday - 6.30am - 1am
• Wednesday - 6.30am - 1am
• Thursday - 6.30am - 1am
• Friday - 6.30am - 2am
• Saturday - 7am to 2am
• Sunday - 8am to 12am

Tours

Take a walk through the centre on a QVB Guided Tour with one of our friendly Concierge Staff who are IATG accredited Tourist guides. On tour you will be provided with historical facts and figures on Sydney's favourite building. Tours run daily and leave from the Concierge Desks.