Australian Sydney is, perhaps, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Thousands of travelers want to get here, because Sydney is absolutely different from other megacities. It has many parks and gardens, beaches and harbors, shops and nightclubs, and administrative and government buildings have successfully blended into the city's overall ensemble. The largest city of the continent is proud of the variety of attractions, each of which is unique in its own way. Tell you about what is worth seeing in Sydney.
Sydney Harbor
One of the most unique sights of Sydney can be called its sea harbor of natural origin. The dimensions of the Sydney harbor impress with its parameters, because it extends 240 kilometers along the coastline, forming 54 square meters of azure water. The landscapes that open when you visit the harbor are fascinating: the endless sea, a tall blue sky with snow-white clouds and ferries swaying on playful waves. Here, beautiful sandy beaches, islands famous for the structures of convicts and ancient rock carvings were hidden.
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Harbor Bridge
The largest world arched bridge or "hanger" adorns the harbor of Sydney. Harbor Bridge was built in 1932 to connect the urban areas of Davis Point and Wilson Point, separated by the waters of the Gulf. Nowadays, to pass through the bridge, you need to pay about two dollars. This symbolic fee has paid millions of costs and helps maintain the Harbor Bridge in excellent condition.
The parameters of the Sydney Bridge are impressive: the length is 503 meters. Height - 134 meters, width - 49 meters. There are eight high-speed automobile lanes, two railway branches, a bicycle path. And the bridge pylon opens beautiful views of the harbor, the bay, the neighborhood.
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Sydney Opera House
Australia's business card is considered to be the Sydney Opera House , located in Sydney Harbor next to Harbor Bridge.
Visitors still wonder who or what Watson wanted to portray. Some people think that Sydney Opera House is a white swan floating on the waves. Another, that unusual ship. There are also those who see the similarity of the building and shells, a gigantic size. Opinion converges only in the fact that you can endlessly admire the Sydney Opera House.
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Royal Botanic Gardens
An interesting Sydney landmark is the Royal Botanical Gardens , which collected an uncountable collection of plants - the pride of Australia.
The Royal Botanic Gardens is located on a territory of 30 hectares and is proud of the collection, which has over 7,500 species of plants and the most diverse animals of the continent.
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Sydney Fish Market
Another attraction of the city of Sydney can be considered its fish market, located in the central part of the capital in the Pyrmont area. Sydney Fish Market is one of the world's largest fish markets and takes pride of place in the list of major Sydney attractions. Tourists come here to buy a certain amount of delicacies and just pass the time, take some interesting pictures, take a look at the variety of seafood, talk with the locals.
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Lookout Pylon Lookout
Undoubtedly, one can name the sight-seeing area Pylon Lookout, which gives stunning views of the city harbor, the business part of the capital. The Pylon is in one of the spans of the legendary Sydney Bridge. A successful location allows you to see the circular panorama of Sydney and make the most successful shots of the surrounding areas.
Sydney Harbor Park
Sydney's main attractions include Sydney Harbor Park. It was founded in 1975 in the territory of the artillery academy, until now the barracks in which the cadets lived remained intact.
Park Harbor is divided into areas that are not connected to each other and located on different shores of Sydney Harbor. Its main value is considered to be plots of land unaffected by human activities and anthropological influences. Also impressive is the plant and animal world of the park, beautiful landscapes.
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Ms Macquarie Armchair
In Sydney there are a few historical sights, the main one of them is Madonna Macquarie's Armchair. On the orders of the Governor's wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Macquarie, local craftsmen knocked a bench in one of the rocks so that she could enjoy the beauty of the sea and the exciting landscapes. This happened in 1816.
Many years passed, the neighborhoods changed greatly, but they did not lose their splendor. Nowadays, from the Chair of Madame Macquarie, you can see wonderful views of the Opera House and the Sydney Bridge. Perhaps that's why a lot of tourists are heading for this place in Sydney.
Sydney Aquarium
Perhaps the most interesting place in Sydney is its giant aquarium , located in the east of Darling Harbor .
In this place, every detail surprises and amazes, for example, to get inside the Sydney aquarium it is necessary to go through a door that resembles the open mouth of a shark. Impressive dimensions of the structure, because the volume of water that has been stored in the aquarium reaches six million liters.
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Museum "Place of Suzanne"
To feel the spirit of the past historical era, to see the life and way of life of the population of Sydney at the dawn of the 20th century, be sure to visit the museum "The Place of Suzanne".
The museum is a small house, more like a shack that hid in the historic part of the city. Its interior decoration allows you to track how the life of Australians changed over time. Excursions organized by the "Place Suzanne", give an opportunity to inspect the numerous rooms of the house and listen to the city legends from the mouth of the guide. It is noteworthy, but the building has never been renovated. Local officials explain this by wanting to preserve the historical object in an unchanged form.
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Australian National Maritime Museum
The landmark, which has a rich historical past, is the Australian National Maritime Museum . The uniqueness of the museum lies in the exhibits that characterize the era and level of development of maritime affairs in the state. The museum collection has been going on for many years, its exhibits are Aboriginal boats, modern battleships and even surfboards. An honorable place is reserved for expositions demonstrating various naval weapons.
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Bondai Beach
An interesting place in Sydney is Bondai Beach - the largest and one of the most popular beaches in Australia. It is always crowded, because the beach area is known for snow-white sand, clear water, high waves, attracting surfers.
Bondai Beach is located in close proximity to the busy city center, the length of its coastline reaches six kilometers. The coast is dotted with all sorts of shops, compact cafes, cozy restaurants and fashionable hotels. In addition, there is a magnificent nature, charming views of rocks, the ocean.
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District Rocks
The oldest part of the Australian capital is the Rocks district, which retained the appearance and atmosphere that was inherent in the time of Sydney's rise. The modern Rocks boasts of elite real estate, various museums, galleries, cafes, restaurants. Tourists strive to get here to wander through the quiet streets, admire the landscapes of the bay and the bridge, taste the dishes of different cuisines of the world. On every street Rocks you can find a souvenir shop and buy a souvenir that will remind you of a trip to Australia.
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Darling Harbor
Another famous area of Sydney was famous for Darling Harbor. The history of Darling Harbor dates back to 1988, when a monorail was built here. Soon the uninhabited region grew, skyscrapers, expensive hotels, cozy restaurants and cafes appeared.
Despite the fact that Darling Harbor has concentrated the business part of Sydney, many locals and foreigners come here to lead an unforgettable vacation with their families. It is in Darling Harbor that there are famous sights of Sydney: aquarium, ship, monorail, giant shopping center, Chinese Garden, Polytechnic Museum, modern cinema.
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