- Where to find: Australia, Sydney, between Cape Bennelong Point and the Rocks area;
- What to see: City Library, Museum of Modern Art, view of Sydney Harbor, Opera and Harbor Bridge
On the north side of the central business district of Sydney is the embankment of Serkular Ki, which used to be called the "Semicircular Embankment". It really has a curved shape, so the name is completely justified. But over the years, the local people reduced it, so today it is known to tourists under the name "Serkular Ki."
Initially, the embankment was used for navigation and for her for many years there were more than twenty tram routes. They walked from the Central Station, so with this affordable transport it was possible to come to the embankment from virtually anywhere in the city. By the way, in 1861 on Serkular Ki was the first tram on horse traction, which makes this place even more legendary.
What to see?
Quay of Serkular Ki is located between Cape Bennelong Point and the Rocks area , so the place is incredibly picturesque. In addition to those landscapes that you will see on the waterfront, there will be many more entertainments - parks, restaurants, ferry piers and, of course, shopping streets, where you can buy interesting souvenirs and even clothes. There are several railway stations, so there are always a lot of people on Serkular Ki, among which there are a lot of local residents.
On the waterfront are the Sydney Opera House and the Harbor Bridge . This is one of the main attractions of Sydney, so a walk along the coast will give you the opportunity to get acquainted with an amazing architectural structure and cultural value. In addition, on the waterfront is the only Sydney railway station, which is the pride of citizens.
No less interesting is the visit to the Justice & Police Museum , the exhibits of which tell about the criminal life of the city. This museum is intended for those who have strong nerves, as there you will learn about terrible, and sometimes terrible crimes. Justice & Police Museum surprises with its exhibits and the whole atmosphere.
Serkular Ki is also the center of Sydney's major cultural events, it is here that the main holidays and festivals take place, and fireworks are organized for the New Year and Independence Day on the embankment. The spectacle is actually amazing, so it attracts a lot of spectators.
The embankment is one of the most popular places among tourists, and therefore it is not surprising that there are many hotels here. The most popular of these is the Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbor. Its windows overlook the Harbor Bridge, which makes this place unique.
How to get there?
Quay Serkular Ki is a well known place and it is possible to reach it by any public transport - tram, bus and even boats or catamarans. It all depends on where you want to get to, if you're on the pier and part-time Circular Quay, then you need bus routes 333, 380, 392, 394, 396, 397, 399 and 892. And if you want to go first turn to visit Justice & Police Museum, then you should use the routes №301, 302, 303, 377, 507, 515, М52 and Х03.
By the way, to get to the embankment is not difficult, since many signs of eastern Sydney will show you the way.
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