Block Place Explained

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 streets in the Melbourne central business district.

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.

References

-37.8153°N 144.9643°W

Notes and References

  1. Wright, John (27 June 2008) Just the business in Melbourne The Courier Mail
  2. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/travel/australia/perfect-winter-escapes/story-fn3025ua-1225883201422 Best Australian winter escapes
  3. http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/06/03/1054406184471.html Funky town