Salamanca Place

Salamanca Place is a waterfront district in Hobart with a row of four-story sandstone warehouses stretching along the harbor. These historic buildings have been transformed into modern restaurants, galleries, and shops while keeping their original architecture and stone walls from the 1800s.

The sandstone warehouses were built in the 1830s when Hobart became an important port for the whaling industry and large amounts of goods and oil needed to be stored. The buildings were constructed right at the waterfront so cargo could be quickly loaded from the upper floors onto ships.

The place is defined by its famous weekend market event, where locals and visitors gather to discover local produce, crafts, and artworks together. This regular market shapes the neighborhood's sense of community and makes it a living gathering space for people.

The market happens every Saturday morning and draws many people, so it is best to arrive early and plan time to browse through the stalls. The place is easily reached on foot and has parking nearby for visitors who drive.

Hidden between the warehouses is a stone staircase called Kelly's Steps, built in 1840, that connects uphill through a wooded path to Battery Point above. This old passage is built into the walls of the buildings and is often overlooked by visitors.