Richmond

With its outlook onto the Yarra River, the inner city suburb of Richmond is one of Melbourne’s oldest, yet still remains one of the liveliest. Boasting a rich cultural history of strong Greek roots, contrastingly the North of the suburb is best known as Melbourne’s Vietnamese district, often referred to as Little Saigon. Its diverse history of culture and industry form the backbone to this now gentrified precinct. Today, it is a hub for the creative industry, studios and fashion houses residing in the industrial backstreets of Richmond. Home to major commercial strips such as Swan St, Church St and Bridge Rd, Richmond boasts an eclectic range of eateries and nightlife. Take a stroll down these well-known strips or wander astray down unassuming side streets to stumble across something truly unique.

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Avenue Bookstore

Address
91 Swan Street
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This emporium is a bookworms dream. At first step you’re flooded with mixed emotions– an overwhelming amount of books fill every corner, yet there’s a deep sense of airiness and order. If, like me you get a kick out of OCD tendencies like neatness and chronology then Avenue is the place for you. Take your time perusing the tall shelves and diverse collection of books and kick back in one of their big comfy armchairs before making the challenging decision of what to buy. Get caught up in Avenue’s own little world tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Swan street. This is retail therapy in its purest form.

Avenue Bookstore
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Avenue Bookstore
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Avenue Bookstore
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Avenue Bookstore
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Avenue Bookstore
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Avenue Bookstore
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Hellas Cakes

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