We propose you to visit the city of Sydney in one week.
Monday :
- The Opera House :
With its exceptional place, on one of the must beautiful bay in the world and its architecture, so particular, in form of shellfish, the Sydney Opera remains again today one of the symbolic image of Australia.
The construction of the edifice started in 1959 when the Danish Jorn Ultzon won the contest with his project of 7 billions of dollars. The Opera opened its doors in 1973 and has cost in total 107 billions of dollars.
- The Beach Bondi :
The most famous and the biggest beach of Sydney. Very covet by the surfers, the swimmers and the tan junkies find their place too. In front of Bondi you can find many surf shops, restaurants, coffee shop and pubs... Don't miss the stroll on the border of the ocean, this beautiful path you do like the wild landscapes.
This walk will take you firstly at Tamarama Beach, a little confidential beach. Then, more familial you arrive on Bronte Beach which attracts too a little surf.
Tuesday :
- The Australian Museum :
Created in 1827, first museum created in Australia, the wealth of its collections of fauna and flora made it the first museum of natural history of the country.
Start your visit by the skeletons gallery, a somewhat surprising room first, but that proves to be a rather interesting approach on Australian wildlife.
Many more discoveries await you on your visit, where you can look closely - and safely - the most venomous spiders of the continent and enjoy a beautiful butterfly collection.
- The Hyde Park :
Located in the eastern part of Sydney CBD, Hyde Park is a green space built according to the traditional model of English parks : walkways, shoals, lawn, ornamental fountain, cultivated gardens, ...
In the perspective, is located the Archibald Fontain, spectacular fountains, representing Apollon accompanied by other mythological figures. It was designed by a French named François Sicard.
Wednesday :
- The Harbour Bridge :
The bridge is the second symbol of the city.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge was completed in 1932 and cost $ 20 million.
There are several ways to enjoy the crossing : the car, the bikes or simply walk the feet. If the view, already dramatic, is not enough, climb the 200 steps located in the southeast tower and enjoy the Pylon Lookout, but it pays.
Thursday :
- The Royal Botanic Gardens :
Impossible to not succumb to the charm of Royal Botanic Gardens ; everything is allowed : walk on the grass, smell the flowers, grasp the tree... No wonder, it is the favorite place for walkers, joggers and enthusiast of the Sunday picnic.
- Chinatown :
In continuation of the City, near George Street, Chinatown extends substantially Hay, Dixon and Sussex Streets.
Several doors open architecture typical of this area where you can not miss the Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Taiwanese, Indonesian, Japanese and more restaurants !
It is also a place for shopping especially with its jewelery shops, his computer and accessories shops, supermarkets where one finds all the wonders of Asia !
- Museum of Contemporary Art :
Modern art lovers will visit the Museum of Contemporary Art, located in the imposing Art Deco building Circular Quay.
The museum opened in 1991 with the works of the University of Sydney, John Power inherited the art collector, with notable artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.
It now presents a wide collection of Australian art and the world and offers numerous exhibitions constantly renewed.
And finally, Friday :
- The Darling Harbour :
Real amusement park located close to the center of Sydney, Darling Harbou, which extends around Cockle Bay, includes a number of key attractions of Sydney.
With his always lively cafes, restaurants with spectacular views, walks and parks, shopping center and the many activities, you will not have a single day enough to discover all ...
