Chapel Street Bazaar

Melbourne


This old arcade is a sprawling, retro-obsessive riot and the closest thing you'll find to Aladdin's 'Cave of Wonders'. There are trinkets, jewellery and treasures, but you can also pick up everything from modernist furniture and classic Hollywood posters to Noddy eggcups, vintage clothing, cameras, vinyl and old toys. Prepare to lose track of time.


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