South Melbourne market, Indoor marketplace in South Melbourne, Australia
South Melbourne Market is a covered marketplace in the South Melbourne neighborhood of Melbourne, Australia, spread across several interconnected buildings. Inside, over a hundred stalls offer fresh produce, meat, fish, cheese, baked goods, and handmade items.
The market opened in 1867, making it one of the oldest continuously running markets in Melbourne. Over the decades, the buildings were expanded and updated several times, though the idea of a neighborhood trading place stayed the same.
The South Melbourne Market is known for its dim sims, a type of filled dumpling made here for decades using a recipe developed on-site. Many visitors come just for them and eat them standing at the stall.
The market is open Wednesday through Sunday, with hours that vary by day, so it is worth checking before you go. Parking is available nearby, the aisles are wide enough for wheelchairs, and restrooms are on-site.
The market has a branch of the local public library built into the building, which is rare for a food market. Visitors can borrow books and pick up groceries in the same trip without leaving the site.
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