Lined with a long row of simple Georgian sandstone warehouses built in the 1830s, Salamanca is where historical Hobart and modern cafés, restaurants, and bustling bars converge. These mellow north-facing buildings once stored grain, wool, whale oil, apples and imported goods from around the world. Nowadays, you can wander under the heavy stone arches to find craft and design shops, jewellers, coffee shops, restaurants, the Peacock Theatre, subterranean bookshops, outdoor gear, and fashion boutiques. Or you can climb the stairs to the Salamanca Arts Centre and artists’ galleries. Each Saturday, the square is closed to traffic to make way for … Continue reading Hobart — Salamanca Markets & Historic Battery Point