Many mistake Sydney as the capital of Australia, and although it doesn’t hold that title, it certainly is the largest and oldest city in the country. It doesn’t matter if you want to explore the city, enjoy its spectacular beaches or take a nature walk, the bustling city offers a wide range of activities and attractions that are suitable for any age and the visit will undoubtedly make you want to come back again. These 10 amazing places are some of the most remarkable, and after you get to know them, you’ll understand why Sydney is the favorite destination for many visitors to Australia.
One of the most impressive and famous modern buildings in Sydney is undoubtedly the Opera House. This masterpiece, built in the 20th century, has become a symbol of the city and resembles the sails of a ship or shells. More than 7 million tourists visit the site every year to watch 1,500 shows of all kinds, in one of its 1,000 rooms, the most impressive being a concert hall with 2,678 seats and an opera theater with 1,507 seats.
Sydney Harbour is one of the most memorable sites in the city, and arguably the most beautiful port in the world. It is a melting pot between the breathtaking scenery of the sea and high-rise skyscrapers, and many critics argue that the vantage points along the entire length of the sea can take your breath away from their beauty. The highlight of the visit is of course the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which is the world's widest bridge and also the largest arch bridge in the Guinness Book of Records.
Since its construction in 1846, the Government House in Sydney has been home to 27 governors and is considered one of the city's hidden pearls. The governor's house was built in the colonial style and for several years concerts, exhibitions, festivals and tours for the general public have been held in its corridors and halls. Due to it being surrounded by a series of beautiful and colorful gardens, the house is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city center and visitors can also explore the nearby botanical gardens.
The New South Wales Art Gallery is the most important public gallery in Sydney and one of Australia's largest. The gallery's first public exhibition opened in 1874 and today it exhibits collections of art from Australia, Europe and Asia. Some of the best works on the continent are found there and more than a million visitors don’t miss the opportunity to come and enjoy these spectacular art collections and exhibitions every year.
Sydney Aquarium is a great attraction where you can explore and get to know the animals and fish that live in five separate habitats in the Pacific Ocean. You can also see a variety of stingrays, sharks, giant sea turtles and carnivorous fish that live in the ocean, as well as one of the most popular shows - the seals, which leave many tourists astonished.
Anyone who comes to visit Sydney knows that one of the most recommended and fascinating places is the Jenolan Caves. This is an amazing masterpiece of nature, known for its spectacular 11 caves, where impressive stalagmites and stalactites emerge from the ceiling. It is considered to be one of the oldest cave collections in the world, and because of its beauty it is one of the most unique and magical geological attractions in Australia.
The Taronga Zoo, which overlooks the Harbour, is the residence of 380 different species and about 2,200 animals in total. Apart from the wide variety of koalas and kangaroos that you’ll find there, the most special thing about this zoo is that because of its proximity to the Harbour and sea, it simulates the natural habitat of most of the animals that inhabit it, providing visitors with a magical and enjoyable visiting experience.
A trip to the Blue Mountains near Sydney gives all the chance to experience a great combination of spectacular scenery, wildlife, plants, and clear mountain air to forget all the negative things in their lives. During the summer season, the place is a romantic destination for many couples who come to watch the blue fog that surrounds the mountains, hence the name "Blue Mountains". The highlight and one of the most popular attractions in the place is "The Three Sisters"; 3 rocks that provide a spectacular vantage point over this unique area.
