Sydney Harbor - The Opera House and Harbour Bridge

The two main symbols of Sydney are the Harbourinevitable destruction. Old warehouses, winding alleys,
Bridge and the Opera House. Both are icons ofthe 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 probablytourist destination which it is today.
have that same iconic image of Sydney harbour inThe Opera house
your mind's eye. The stunning location of SydneyYou can reach the Harbour Bridge from The Rocks
makes the city a true candidate for the title of theand 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 QuayFrom here you have a spectacular view of the Opera
The city Sydney is divided in a south and a northHouse, which was designed by the Danish architect
shore by Port Jackson. Both shores are linked by theJorn Utzon. The Opera House is located at Bennelong
Harbour Bridge and by a tunnel. The waterfront isPoint. Its high white roofs seem to catch the wind like
called Circular Quay and is known for its livelysails in the wind and the water splashes at its base. It
atmosphere and packed with all kind of boats: watertook 16 years to built the Opera House and came in
taxis, cruisers and harbor and river ferries. All of themten times its estimated costs, but stands out as a
ply their trade form this spot which also offers thelandmark of the world.
best classic views of Sydney.Water View
Historic Heart of SydneyTake a boat tour to see the harbor from the harbor
The rocky ridge just below the bridge is called Theand visit Darling Harbour, the Museum of
Rocks. It's the historic centre of Sydney, because hereContemporary Art and Manley and walk through the
Captain Arthur Philip established the first permanentRoyal Botanical Gardens and Sculpture Walk. And
European village in Australia in 1788, the colony of Newsince you are in the neighborhood, don't miss a day at
South Wales. In 1970 this area was rescued from itsBondi Beach, Australia's most famous resort.