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Victoria Market Melbourne, the largest open market in Australia and in the Southern Hemisphere, is a major landmark in Melbourne. The market was named after Queen Victoria who was the ruler of the country and the monarch of United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901. The market was first established as a small souk in 1857 in the eastern corner of the city and gradually expanded to be the biggest in the region. The market got the extra bit of space when the cemetery lying on the western side of the market was closed. The market was first established as a wholesale, retail fruit and vegetable market. After the opening of the wholesale market in Footscray Road, the retail business started off in Queen Victoria market in 1969. It is probably the oldest market of Melbourne. As a matter of fact Queen Victoria Market is the only surviving market from the 19th century in the Central Business District of Melbourne. The present day market is a huge tourist destination offering a plethora of choices including fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, seafood, gourmet and daily foods as well as special dishes. It is not just the food that is sold here, the market has a wholesome stock of non-food related items as well. The shops in the market sell a wide range of items that include clothes, shoes, jewels and handicrafts. The Queen Victoria Market is the premier open-air market in the state of Victoria. The market is opens every day except Mondays and the Wednesdays. On Wednesdays, the market remains open in the evening offering a gala of live entertainment that includes dining, bars, live entertainment and various stalls. The pulsating feel of the market place creates a magical atmosphere all around in which the revelers can simply enjoy the passing time. The market attracts millions of visitor all through the year with its old world charm and the variety of stalls. The competition in the business is quite severe but at the same time healthy and friendly. The visitors can enjoy the best of shopping along with the entertainment by the buskers on the corners of the road. The natives of Melbourne are proud of the cosmopolitan atmosphere and the vibrant feeling associated with the market. Other important facades of the market include the Night Market and the fun associated with it. You can enjoy the very best of dining, wining, shopping and live entertainment at the Night Market. Catch up with the Regional Food at the market, which are the super specialty among the food section.
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