The Queen Victoria Building | Best Sydney Shopping

The Queen Victoria Building, also known as the QVB, was designed by George McRae and completed in 1898, and was built as a monument to the long reigning monarch, and world renowned fashion designer, Pierre Cardin has called the building "the most beautiful shopping centre in the world".  The elaborate Romanesque architecture was specially designed for the grand building as it stands now, in all its glory. It is testimony to the original vision for the building and the superb craftsmanship of the artisans who put it all back together again.

The QVB fills an entire city block bound by George, Market, York and Druitt Streets and is complete with over 100 specialty shops and boutique stores. The dominant feature is the spectacular centre dome, made up of an inner glass dome and an exterior copper- sheathed dome. Glorious stained glass windows and splendid architecture endure throughout the building and an original 19th century staircase sits alongside the dome. Every detail has been faithfully restored, including arches, pillars, balustrades and the intricate tiled floors thus maintaining the integrity of the building.

To Getaway to a New You in the spectacular QVB and enjoy the ultimate QVB shopping experience Swissôtel Sydney, The Beauty Tutor and the QVB have created the ideal Sydney shopping experience for you! By the end of the experience you will be a new you – get ready to stun them!  

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