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Adrian Hall, © City of Sydney Archives
As the capital city of New South Wales, Sydney is considered one of the world's premier cities. Founded in 1788 as a penal colony, Sydney is the birthplace of modern Australia and is home to many places of considerable significance including Bennelong Point, the native fauna collection held in the Botanic Gardens and the historic communities such as The Rocks.
With its iconic harbour and Opera House, it is a city renowned for its beach culture, multicultural community and award winning restaurants. Its famously sunny climate makes it a favoured tourist destination.
External Links
- Getting around Sydney
- City of Sydney Council
- Maps of the CBD
- Sydney Icons - Harbour Bridge Self-Guided Walks
- Sydney Icons - Sydney Opera House
- Sydney Icons - Darling Harbour
- Walking Tours of Sydney
- Eating out in Sydney City
- Sydney Icons - The Rocks
- Sydney Icons - Royal Botanic Gardens
- General Information on the Sydney CBD
- Old Sydney Burial Ground
- Community Profile of Sydney Statistical Division
- Barani, the Aboriginal Heritage of Sydney City
Location:
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SSC11961: Sydney
- Longitude:
- 151.209081099
- Latitude:
- -33.8681826502
