Queen Victoria Building (QVB)

An 1898 domed arcade for browsing and souvenirs

Hours: Mon–Wed 9am–6pm, Thu 9am–9pm, Fri–Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 11am–5pm (levels 1 and 2 from 10am Mon–Sat)
Tickets: Free (paid history tours available)
Address: The whole block bounded by George, York, Market and Druitt streets, just north of Town Hall

An 1898 market hall turned shopping arcade, with its green copper domes, stained glass and iron balustrades intact. Lean over the upper-floor railing and the tiled floor and arched roof run away the length of the block. The two big hanging clocks are the Royal Clock, which plays out little scenes on the hour, and the Great Australian Clock, painted with scenes from Australian history. Visitors come for photos and souvenir shopping: T2 tea, Pandora, UGG.