Queen Victoria Market, also known as the Vic Market is located in downtown Melbourne. It is the largest outdoor market in the southern hemisphere, built in the 19th century and is still in effect. Once upon a time it was located next to the market two - East and West, but both were closed in the 1960s.

In the mid-19th century on the site of most of the market was located the cemetery, and today during the various works are still finding human remains. Memory of people buried here perpetuates plaque at the corner of Queen Street and Terry Street.

The area of ​​the market - about 7 hectares. Residents of Melbourne is considered a model of its unique style of his native city, as evidenced by the fact that the market is listed as a heritage of the Victorian era.

Tourists from around the world also did not bypass the market side - on its shelves you can find anything you want soul traveler from souvenirs, copies of objects of aboriginal culture to jewelry, clothing and footwear. Here you can always buy fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, meat, pastries and delicious dozen species of Australian delicacies and world cuisine.

In 2003, on the roofs of the market was established in 1328 solar panels, occupied an area of ​​2,000 square meters. meters and generate 252,000 kW / h of electricity. It is the largest complex in Melbourne for the production of energy from renewable sources.