Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central sits at the corner of La Trobe and Swanston Streets in the heart of the Melbourne CBD. One of the city's premier shopping centres and a genuine landmark, it's home to a vast array of shops and dining — and famously houses the historic Coop's Shot Tower beneath its soaring glass cone, a striking architectural centrepiece in the middle of the centre.

The appeal is that combination of extensive shopping, great dining and a genuinely iconic setting: from fashion and major retailers to a buzzing food precinct, all wrapped around the heritage Shot Tower and the famous glass dome, it's as much a landmark as a shopping destination, and directly connected to the train station and the heart of the city.

With a 4.4 rating from more than 26,000 reviews, it's clearly a hugely popular destination. The retailers, dining, opening hours and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details if you're after a specific store or brand — though for a day of shopping, a bite or to see the famous Shot Tower and glass cone, you can simply head to Melbourne Central in the heart of the city.