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'''Block Place''' is a street in Melbourne. It is a short, narrow partially covered [[lane]]way, running south from [[Little Collins Street, Melbourne|Little Collins Street]] between [[Swanston Street, Melbourne|Swanston Street]] and [[Elizabeth Street, Melbourne|Elizabeth Street]] in the [[Melbourne central business district|central business district]] of Melbourne. |
'''Block Place''' is a street in Melbourne. It is a short, narrow partially covered [[lane]]way, running south from [[Little Collins Street, Melbourne|Little Collins Street]] between [[Swanston Street, Melbourne|Swanston Street]] and [[Elizabeth Street, Melbourne|Elizabeth Street]] in the [[Melbourne central business district|central business district]] of Melbourne. |
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Block Place is a pedestrian only laneway that is trendy and popular with both Melbourne locals and tourists<ref>Wright, John (27 June 2008) [http://www.couriermail.com.au/travel/australia/just-the-business-in-melbourne/story-e6freqxo-1111116753494 Just the business in Melbourne] ''[[The Courier Mail]]''</ref><ref>[http://www.theaustralian.com.au/travel/australia/perfect-winter-escapes/story-fn3025ua-1225883201422 Best Australian winter escapes] by Staff Writers for The Australian</ref> for its intimate alfresco |
Block Place is a pedestrian only laneway that is trendy and popular with both Melbourne locals and tourists<ref>Wright, John (27 June 2008) [http://www.couriermail.com.au/travel/australia/just-the-business-in-melbourne/story-e6freqxo-1111116753494 Just the business in Melbourne] ''[[The Courier Mail]]''</ref><ref>[http://www.theaustralian.com.au/travel/australia/perfect-winter-escapes/story-fn3025ua-1225883201422 Best Australian winter escapes] by Staff Writers for The Australian</ref> for its intimate alfresco cafes<ref>[http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/06/03/1054406184471.html Funky town]. ''The Age''. 4 June 2003</ref> close to the shopping heart of Melbourne it is crowded with cafes and shops in a number of pre-war buildings. Cafe Segovia is one of a popular lunch destination and a popular record store is located in underground basements. |
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The lane joins with the heritage [[Block Arcade, Melbourne|Block Arcade]], a 19th-century covered shopping arcade. Block Arcade and Block Place form a T-shape running from [[Little Collins Street, Melbourne|Little Collins Street]] through to [[Collins Street, Melbourne|Collins Street]] and [[Elizabeth Street, Melbourne|Elizabeth Street]]. |
The lane joins with the heritage [[Block Arcade, Melbourne|Block Arcade]], a 19th-century covered shopping arcade. Block Arcade and Block Place form a T-shape running from [[Little Collins Street, Melbourne|Little Collins Street]] through to [[Collins Street, Melbourne|Collins Street]] and [[Elizabeth Street, Melbourne|Elizabeth Street]]. |
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Revision as of 22:37, 7 October 2022
Block Place is a street in Melbourne. It is a short, narrow partially covered laneway, running south from Little Collins Street between Swanston Street and Elizabeth Street in the central business district of Melbourne.
Block Place is a pedestrian only laneway that is trendy and popular with both Melbourne locals and tourists[1][2] for its intimate alfresco cafes[3] close to the shopping heart of Melbourne it is crowded with cafes and shops in a number of pre-war buildings. Cafe Segovia is one of a popular lunch destination and a popular record store is located in underground basements.
The lane joins with the heritage Block Arcade, a 19th-century covered shopping arcade. Block Arcade and Block Place form a T-shape running from Little Collins Street through to Collins Street and Elizabeth Street.
Royal Arcade is just across Little Collins and connects through to Bourke Street.
See also
References
- ^ Wright, John (27 June 2008) Just the business in Melbourne The Courier Mail
- ^ Best Australian winter escapes by Staff Writers for The Australian
- ^ Funky town. The Age. 4 June 2003
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