The Queen Victoria market, also known as Vic-market, located in downtown Melbourne. It is the largest outdoor market in the southern hemisphere, built in the 19th century and active until now. Once next to him was occupied by two markets – East and West, but both were closed in the 1960s.

In the mid-19th century on the site of much of the market was located the cemetery, and today in carrying out various works are still finding human remains. The memory of people buried here is perpetuated by a memorial plaque at the corner of Queen street and Terry street.

The market area of about 7 hectares. The residents of Melbourne consider it a sample of a unique style of his native city, as evidenced by the fact that the market is included in the list of heritage of the Victorian era.

Tourists from around the world did not bypass the market by the party on its shelves you can find whatever soul traveler: from Souvenirs, copies of items of aboriginal culture to jewellery, clothes and shoes. Here you can always buy fresh vegetables and fruits, fish, meat, pastries dozen species or delicious Australian delicacies and international cuisine.

In 2003, on the roofs of the market it was found 1328 solar panels, which occupied an area of 2,000 square meters and generating 252 thousand kWh of electricity. It is the largest in Melbourne complex for the production of energy from renewable sources.