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Melbourne Laneways

Victoria · Australia

8 story sections

We discover many of Melbourne's laneways and arcades sharing the stories from the past and present through the delicious things that we sample along the way.

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Melbourne Laneways

    Welcome to the labyrinthine heart of Melbourne, a city celebrated globally for its thriving laneway scene. These narrow arteries, originally designed as dingy service lanes for the city's grand Victorian buildings, underwent a…

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  2. 2Hosier Lane: The Ephemeral Gallery

    Our journey begins at Hosier Lane, arguably the most famous street art destination in the world. Located just a short walk from Flinders Street Station, this lane is a literal outdoor gallery where the artwork changes almost…

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  3. 3Center Place: The Heart of Revitalization

    Transitioning from the raw energy of Hosier Lane, we arrive at Center Place, a magical strip that many visitors describe as feeling like something out of Harry Potter. Center Place was the true beginning of the Melbourne laneway…

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  4. 4Degraves Street: European Sensibilities

    Located just opposite Flinders Street Station and connected to Center Place, Degraves Street offers a distinct change of pace with its 'European flair'. This lane is characterized by its art deco buildings, distinctive cafe…

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  5. 5AC/DC Lane: A Tribute to Rock Royalty

    In the early 2000s, several Melbourne laneways underwent a symbolic renaming to celebrate the city's cultural heritage, and none is more famous than AC/DC Lane. Formerly known as Corporation Lane, it was the first to be renamed…

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  6. 6Tattersalls Lane and Section 8

    Venturing off from Chinatown, we find Tattersalls Lane, a space that perfectly illustrates the 'hidden gem' nature of Melbourne's urban core. This lane is home to several popular restaurants, but its most iconic feature is…

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  7. 7The Coffee Capital: Cafe Culture and the Flat White

    No exploration of Melbourne's laneways is complete without a deep dive into its world-class coffee culture. Melbourne takes its coffee incredibly seriously, often being cited as the 'coffee capital of the world'. …

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  8. 8Closing

    As we conclude our walk through the legendary laneways of Melbourne, reflect on the incredible transformation these spaces have undergone. From their humble beginnings as dingy service lanes to their current status as the…

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What is Melbourne Laneways?

Melbourne Laneways is a place in Victoria · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationVictoria · Australia
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-37.8156, 144.9673
Last updated

Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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