The other adventures we enjoyed in Sydney's central CBD were window shopping and investigating the Sydney Tower building makeover by Westfield, visiting St Mary's Cathedral, strolling through Hyde Park and down historic Macquarie Street to the Mitchell Library opposite the Botanical Gardens, and viewing the Picasso Exhibition that was on at the Sydney Art Gallery.
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Heading across Market Street to the Sydney TowerSydney Tower Eye - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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| How the city changes! 1923 and now ( pic above this) Clic to enlarge |
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| The traditional moving and singing Christmas window displays in David Jones My friend Sue informs me that the Christmas puppets are made in Noosa Heads! |
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| The entrance to the renovated Westfield in the Sydney Tower Very flash! |
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| The food court |
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| The restaurant area |
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| Glitzy shops |
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| A cup of tea! Very upmarket! and very popular! The Devonshire Teas looked scrumptious! |
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| The arcades |
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| View of St Mary's Cathedral walking from the Domain /Art Gallery area |
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| St Mary's Cathedral - beautiful and impressive! Designed by William Wardell in a soaring Gothic revival style that recalls the cathedrals of medieval Europe. Work began on the cathedral in 1868 and finished in 1928- 60 years! BUT the two spires were only added in 2000 by helicopter! St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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Archibald Fountain looking across to the CathedralArchibald Fountain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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| Archibald Fountain, Hyde Park Described as "gorgeously kitsch"! The fountain commemorates the association of France and Australia during World War 1 |
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| A beautiful avenue of trees in Hyde Park Interesting - Hyde Park was originally laid out as Sydney's first racecourse! Hyde Park, Sydney - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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| Playing chess in Hyde park is very popular! or relaxing on the sunny lawns ! or strolling the wide avenues shaded by the spreading trees! A beautiful oasis in the centre of Sydney! |
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| Historic Hyde Park Barracks designed by Francis Greenway - a reminder of our convict days! Built in 1819 it has provided accommodation for a wide range of individuals including convicts, immigrants, and people who were simply down on their luck. Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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| The Historic Sydney Mint. One of the oldest buildings in Sydney CBD Originally the southern wing of the"Rum Hospital" (Sydney Hospital) Sydney Mint - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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| Historic Sydney Hospital The oldest hospital in Sydney dating back to 1788 - Governor Macquarie's "Rum Hospital" Within the hospital grounds, in the Nightingale Wing, is the Lucy Osborne-Nightingale Foundation Museum in which, among other items, you can see the sewing basket used by Florence Nightingale in the Crimea Sydney Hospital - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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| Parliament House The oldest public building in Sydney. originally the northern wing of the "Rum Hospital" Lovely Georgian architecture! Parliament House, Sydney - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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The State Library of NSW - the Mitchell Library as it is commonly known asState Library of New South Wales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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| Statue of famous navigator Matthew Flinders and his beloved cat Trim Poor Trim has been stolen four times!!! He's now safely perched on a sandstone ledge well beyond the reach of souvenir hunters! Matthew Flinders - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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| View of the State Library of NSW from the Botanical Gardens |
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| Shakespeare Place A memorial in Sydney, Australia was built in 1926 by Sir Bertram MacKennal. It was commissioned by Henry Gullett (d. 4 August 1914), a former president of the Shakespeare Society of New South Wales. It depicts not only Shakespeare but five of his most famous characters - Hamlet, Romeo, Juliet, Portia and Falstaff. It is located in Shakespeare Place, between the Mitchell Library (part of the State Library of New South Wales) and the Royal Botanic Gardens. In 1959 the statue was repositioned to make way for the Cahill Expressway. Memorials to William Shakespeare - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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| The Domain Sydney 34 hectares of beautiful open space in the centre of Sydney used for many events and a place where office workers come to soak up the sun and play some lunchtime soccer. In January it is a popular place for jazz, opera and symphony concerts. An interesting part of the Domain is Speakers Corner Speakers Corner (an area for Public speaking), is an important gathering place where any person may turn up unannounced and talk on any subject they wish, although they are likely to be heckled by people holding opposing views. This has historically been the focal point of free speech in Sydney. The Domain, Sydney - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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| Getting ready for a Christmas event in the Domain |
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| The Picasso Exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW Very Popular! Imposing Classical Revival architecture! Art Gallery of New South Wales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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| Julie and Peter head for an afternoon of art appreciation! |
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| Fantastic exhibition - wonderful to see Picasso's art and how it reflects the stages and influences in his life |
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| Exploring the rest of the Art Gallery we came across this very interesting piece of art, "The Comforter" - the artist explains her inspiration and purpose below |
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| The fountain near St Mary's Cathedral which reflects Earth, Water, Land and Air |
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| Stormy Sydney skyline as e head home to Paddington after a very intersting day rediscovering some of Sydney's treasures! |
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| Lovely water feature near the cathedral |
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| The Museum of Sydney This was the site of the first Government House! Museum of Sydney - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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| Famous Williams Street leading down to King's Cross - or "The Cross" as it is commonly called - one of the most fascinating parts of Sydney! Action packed at night, but by day it retains the charm of its bohemian past, with the lovely streets and charming side walk cafes The famous Coca Cola sign - the red in the distance - is a landmark since the days of the Vietnam War. William Street, Sydney - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaKings Cross, New South Wales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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| A most interesting "boutique" in Taylor Square, Darlinghurst - " Reverse Garbage" - everything on sale is made from recycled things. Taylor Square, Sydney - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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