Sydney attractions listed by popularity
Sydney's magnificent Opera House, designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, is one of the world's most famous buildings.
The Sydney Tower is the city's tallest structure at 309 m. (1014 ft.). It was built in 1981 as a communications tower and tourist facility. The tower features an observation deck 250 meters above ground level.
The Royal Botanic Gardens were founded in 1816 by Governor Macquarie. The garden features different sections like the Palm Grove, the succulent garden and the Tropical Centre.
Sydney's largest railway station was built in 1906. Its landmark clock tower, which reaches a height of 75 meters (246 ft.) was added later, between 1915 and 1920.
The Harbour Bridge is one of Sydney's most famous landmarks. The enormous single span bridge was built between 1924 and 1932.
The Queen Victoria Building (QVB), possibly Sydney's most beautiful building, was built at the end of the 19th century as a market hall. It is now a modern shopping center.
Darling Harbour, originally Sydney's main harbour, is now the city's largest recreational precinct.
The Australian National Maritime Museum is the most-visited museum of its kind on the continent.
The Strand Arcade was built in the 19th century as a state-of-the-art shopping center. The 340-foot- / 104-meter-long thoroughfare continues to be home to some of the finest stores in Sydney.
Built between 1817 and 1819, the barracks provided lodgings for convicts working in government employment around Sydney until its closure in 1848.
Established in 1827, the Australian Museum is the oldest museum on the continent. The museum houses an impressive collection of natural history and anthropological artifacts.
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Established in 1827, the Australian Museum is the oldest museum on the continent. The museum houses an impressive collection of natural history and anthropological artifacts.
Sydney's largest railway station was built in 1906. Its landmark clock tower, which reaches a height of 75 meters (246 ft.) was added later, between 1915 and 1920.
Darling Harbour, originally Sydney's main harbour, is now the city's largest recreational precinct.
The Harbour Bridge is one of Sydney's most famous landmarks. The enormous single span bridge was built between 1924 and 1932.
Built between 1817 and 1819, the barracks provided lodgings for convicts working in government employment around Sydney until its closure in 1848.
The Australian National Maritime Museum is the most-visited museum of its kind on the continent.
Sydney's magnificent Opera House, designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, is one of the world's most famous buildings.
The Queen Victoria Building (QVB), possibly Sydney's most beautiful building, was built at the end of the 19th century as a market hall. It is now a modern shopping center.
The Royal Botanic Gardens were founded in 1816 by Governor Macquarie. The garden features different sections like the Palm Grove, the succulent garden and the Tropical Centre.
The Strand Arcade was built in the 19th century as a state-of-the-art shopping center. The 340-foot- / 104-meter-long thoroughfare continues to be home to some of the finest stores in Sydney.
The Sydney Tower is the city's tallest structure at 309 m. (1014 ft.). It was built in 1981 as a communications tower and tourist facility. The tower features an observation deck 250 meters above ground level.