The Cultural Sights of Sydney

The Cultural Sights of Sydney
Aside from being home to one of the most iconic cultural sights in the world,
Sydney also boasts numerous other significant cultural and historical
attractions. Situated in the South Eastern part of New South Wales, the city
receives around 3 million international visitors a year - and with airlines
striving to offer cheap flights to Sydney in 2009, it seems that the number is set
to go up. So what is there to see on the cultural side of Sydney?
It seems fitting to mention the Sydney Opera House first. Completed in 1973
and designed by the Danish architect, Jorn Utzon, the shell-like structure which
is covered in subtly-detailed tiles is a feat of design and sheer size as it covers 4
and a half acres of land. Today, the venue is home to opera, as well as plays and
alternative music festivals. The building not only contains several theatres and
halls, but also boasts a recording studio, restaurants, and an open air
performance space.
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In keeping with the notable architecture of area, The Rocks is a great location to
view the impressive Sydney Harbour Bridge that has stood since 1932. The
Rocks, itself, has been there much longer and was established in the late 1700s.
Despite the redevelopment that occurred over the 1900s, many historical
buildings such as Cadman's Cottage (the oldest building in the city and an
information centre today) and the Sydney Observatory still exist - with the latter
now a museum.
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For views of the surrounding area it is worth visiting Sydney Tower. At 305
metres tall, the structure is the second tallest building in the country (with the
first being the Q1 at Gold Coast) and features a glass bottomed observation
deck at 268 metres high. The structure took 11 years to complete and cost $36
million (Australian).
Sydney is also home to the Australian Museum which is the oldest museum in
the country. For visitors with an interest in natural history and anthropology, the
attraction is a must-see - and is famed for its collections ranging from zoology
to palaeontology. The impressive sandstone building (a material in keeping with
that at The Rocks) building was constructed in the 1840s, with its first curator
being the eminent botanist, George Bennett. Today the museum houses a
diverse wealth of exhibits that ranges from taxidermy to ancient regional art.

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