The capital of New South Wales and often confused as the capital of Australia, Sydney is one of the most exciting, vibrant cities to visit in the Southern Hemisphere. Whether you are visiting Sydney to explore its cultural history or to relax at some of the city's trendy bar and nightclubs, one thing's for sure, you'll be spoiled for choice. Thankfully, there are a few locations which stand out as 'must see' locations, making choosing that little bit easier.
One of the most popular locations for tourists to visit in Sydney is the famous Sydney Opera House. Located at Sydney Harbour at Bennelong Point, Sydney Harbours is one of the most prominent and probably well-known architectural landmarks in Sydney and one that always features highly on everyone's to-do list.
The Opera house was designed and - for the most part - constructed by Jørn Utzon, a Danish architect, who in 2003 received the Pritzker Prize for his work, architecture's highest honour. Since then the Opera House has been made into a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is commonly regarded as one of the most distinctive and memorable buildings to visit on a trip to Sydney.
Another architectural masterpiece which attracts thousands of tourists every year is Sydney Harbour Bridge. The famous steel arch carries rail, vehicular and pedestrian traffic across Sydney harbour, serving as a popular commuting line between the North Shore and Sydney Central Business District.
Sydney Harbour Bridge - particularly when viewed alongside Sydney Opera House - creates the iconic image that most first time visitors are familiar with and often seek out on their first few days in Sydney.
While it's difficult to ever grow tired of Sydney's amazing architecture it can be nice to combine this with another activity which Sydney is famous for - shopping. One of the best places to combine these activities is in The Queen Victoria Building.
The Queen Victoria Building is a world-famous shopping centre that was opened in 1898 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. Unfortunately, the building fell into disrepair and was neglected until the early 1980s when a major restoration project began.
Today, the Queen Victoria Building has been restored to its former glory and is a popular destination for both shoppers and historians, all looking to escape the hot streets and partake in a little retail therapy at this landmark store.
Of course, these are just some of Sydney's most famous architectural landmarks and the city has many more for the keen tourist. Deciding which places to visit first can be a tiring experience and something that is best left for filling the time on your A380 flights to Sydney freeing up the rest of your holiday to relax and enjoy the best of what Sydney has to offer.
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