SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

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SYDNEY - TOP SIGHTS 01  Sydney Opera House Designed by Jorn Utzon, it is one of the most distinctive and famous 20th century buildings in the world. You can take a tour of the building! More... 02  Sydney Harbour Bridge One of Sydney's most famous landmarks. Chief engineer of the Bridge was Dr John Bradfield, who prepared the general design. You can also climb the bridge! More... 03  Sydney Tower Sydney's tallest free-standing structure - opened to the public in August 1981. Views from observation deck, open air views from the Skywalk. More... 04  The Rocks & Circular Quay The Rocks is an historical precinct of central Sydney, which offers a very small taste of Sydney's past. Circular Quay is where members of the First Fleet stepped ashore in 1788 and British settlement of Australia was first established. More... 05  Darling Harbour Darling Harbour is a leisure and entertainment precinct. With its harbour setting, it contains many of Sydney's tourist attractions, along with free outdoor entertainment, cafes and restaurants with nice harbour views. More... 06  Sydney Town Hall A 1880s landmark Victorian style sandstone building. Houses the City Council Chamber, the Centennial Hall and offices for the Lord Mayor and elected councillors. Also used as a venue for concerts, dances and balls. The steps of the Town Hall is a favourite meeting point More... 07  Parliament House A complex of buildings housing both houses of state Parliament of New South Wales. The facade consists of a two storey Georgian building. Guided tours available! More... 08  Queen Victoria Building (QVB) The QVB, designed by George McRae in 1898 now houses a grand shooping centre. The dominant feature of the QVB is the centre dome. Also of interest is the two large mechanical clocks. Described by fashion designer, Pierre Cardin as "the most beautiful shopping centre in the world", More... 09  St Mary's Cathedral The spiritual home of Sydney's Catholic community. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Sydney, and stands on the site of the first Catholic Chapel in Australia. Constructed in local sandstone, the "Gothic Revival" style of its architecture is reminiscent of the great medieval cathedrals of Europe. More... 10  Mrs Macquaries Point & Chair Here you can find a great viewing point of the Harbour, Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Mrs Macquaries Chair is an exposed sandstone rock cut into the shape of a bench, where it is said that she used to sit on the rock and watch for ships from England sailing into the harbour. More...

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