Sydney is the oldest, largest and most populare city of Australia. Sydney is a major international travel destination. Its location on the ocean with a beautiful harbor and a great climate leads people from all over the world to seek Sydney accommodation. Sydney is best known for its beaches and the two symbols of Australia, the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. But in Sydney there are many more tourist attractions you should not miss.
The Opera House is visited annually by millions of people. When you travel to Australia you should not skip this. The Opera House in Australia was designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, who won an international competition. Ultimately, the project cost 102 million U.S. dollars. The opera house, concert hall and theater have a capacity of about 4700 seats. Also includes the Opera House restaurants and bars.
Royal Botanic Gardens is beautiful park is located near the Sydney Opera House. When you travel to visit the Opera House is easily combined with a visit to the botanical gardens. Royal Botanic Gardens consist of several gardens, including the Sydney Tropical Centre, the Herb Garden and the Palm Grove. These gardens were founded in 1816 and gave home to many subtropical (indigenous and exotic) trees and many ferns and orchids. In the Royal Botanic Gardens you can imagine yourself in an oasis of calm, while in the midst of one million city.
You can, like many Australians on the weekends, make picnic or just laze in the sun. But you can take a stroll and enjoy the magnificent views.
Harbour Bridge is steel bridge, along with the Opera House, the symbol of Sydney. If you travel to Sydney you should not miss it. From Ms. Macquaries Chair, you have a wonderful view of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The bridge was built in the north of the city more accessible and was also a job creation project during the economic crisis of early 1930. The Harbour Bridge has a length of 500 meters is made ??of 60,000 tons of steel.
Bondi Beach is a famous beach in Sydney, and is known for the Australian beach and surf culture here is so clearly present. This beach is only about 1 km wide, but attracts many visitors. Of course, abound in Bondi Beach restaurants. It is highly recommended a visit to the beach lined with tall pine trees from the fashionable resort of Manly in the north of Sydney. In summer there can be some shark nets at Bondi Beach and lifeguards and making sure of the safety.
Government House is official residence of the Governor of New South Wales since 1845, and is located near the Opera House. When you travel in Australia, a visit to Government House one day well be combined with a visit to the Opera House, Botanical Gardens and the Harbour Bridge.
On the ground floor are the dining room, lounge and ballroom. These include a unique collection of 19th and 20th century furniture and decoration reflecting the changing styles and tastes of the Australian presidents and their wives reflect. The first floor consists of apartments that were used by the governor, members of the Royal Family who came to visit and the other heads of state. The rooms above the ground floor, including bedrooms, are not open to the public.
On certain days, the Government House is closed (Vice Regal functions). If you plan to visit Government House, you should make contact in advance to ensure that you really see it!
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