| The two main symbols of Sydney are the Harbour | | | | inevitable destruction. Old warehouses, winding alleys, |
| Bridge and the Opera House. Both are icons of | | | | the workers' houses and rock-hewn steps were |
| Sydney Harbor and are seen first from the water. | | | | renovated and the historic heart was turned into large |
| Even if you have never visited Australia, you probably | | | | tourist destination which it is today. |
| have that same iconic image of Sydney harbour in | | | | The Opera house |
| your mind's eye. The stunning location of Sydney | | | | You can reach the Harbour Bridge from The Rocks |
| makes the city a true candidate for the title of the | | | | and walk the whole length of the bridge and enjoy the |
| most beautiful city in the world. | | | | stunning views across the waters and the harbor. |
| Circular Quay | | | | From here you have a spectacular view of the Opera |
| The city Sydney is divided in a south and a north | | | | House, which was designed by the Danish architect |
| shore by Port Jackson. Both shores are linked by the | | | | Jorn Utzon. The Opera House is located at Bennelong |
| Harbour Bridge and by a tunnel. The waterfront is | | | | Point. Its high white roofs seem to catch the wind like |
| called Circular Quay and is known for its lively | | | | sails in the wind and the water splashes at its base. It |
| atmosphere and packed with all kind of boats: water | | | | took 16 years to built the Opera House and came in |
| taxis, cruisers and harbor and river ferries. All of them | | | | ten times its estimated costs, but stands out as a |
| ply their trade form this spot which also offers the | | | | landmark of the world. |
| best classic views of Sydney. | | | | Water View |
| Historic Heart of Sydney | | | | Take a boat tour to see the harbor from the harbor |
| The rocky ridge just below the bridge is called The | | | | and visit Darling Harbour, the Museum of |
| Rocks. It's the historic centre of Sydney, because here | | | | Contemporary Art and Manley and walk through the |
| Captain Arthur Philip established the first permanent | | | | Royal Botanical Gardens and Sculpture Walk. And |
| European village in Australia in 1788, the colony of New | | | | since you are in the neighborhood, don't miss a day at |
| South Wales. In 1970 this area was rescued from its | | | | Bondi Beach, Australia's most famous resort. |