The natural harbor of Sydney, Australia, Port Jackson was originally the home of many of Australia’s aboriginal people long before the British settlers came to its shores. Known for its devastating beauty and rich heritage, Port Jackson was the ideal spot to build two of Australia’s most famous and most beautiful landmarks, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House.
A World Record Holder: The Sydney Harbour Bridge
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the Sydney Harbour Bridge holds the record for being the widest long-span bridge and for having the tallest steel arches. When it was finished in 1932, up until 1967, it was the tallest structure in Australia. The bridge spans the Sydney Harbour from the Central Business District (CBD) of Sydney to Milson’s Point in the lower portions of North Shore. This allows the Sydney Harbour Bridge to carry six lanes of traffic from the busiest part of Sydney to the residential areas where most people live.
Before the first slab of concrete was poured, 799 buildings were leveled in order to make room for this massive structure, but many enjoy the convenience of being able to commute to work across one of the most spectacular modern marvels in the world.
Not only is there a lot of vehicle traffic across the bridge, there is a huge amount of foot traffic. Yearly, thousands of people climb to the very top of the arch to take in the view, propose to their loved ones, win bets or to just say that had been there and done that.
Nicknamed, “The Coathanger” by locals because of its single large arch, the Sydney Harbour Bridge stands glorious against the sunset with the shimmering lights of Sydney shining behind it.
From Your Ears to Heaven: The Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point in Sydney is the home to one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world, the Sydney Opera House. Building on this amazing structure began in March of 1959 and wasn’t completed until 1973, having cost over $102 million dollars.
On October 20, 1973, the Sydney Opera House was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II, and was attended by thousands of people who were treated to the beautiful sounds of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 and a spectacular fireworks display.
Today, the Sydney Opera House is home to seven separate facilities, which are the performance venues for Opera Australia, The Sydney Theatre Company, The Australian Ballet, and the Sydney Symphony. As a major tourist attraction, the Sydney Opera House brings millions of people a year into the city of Sydney; all wanting to touch the ceramic shells that so look like ship’s sails.
Not only does the Sydney Opera House offer the heights of artistic brilliance, it also offers four souvenir shops, a recording studio, five exclusive restaurants and a guided tour.
When one hears the name ‘Sydney” spoken, you can’t help but picture the awe inspiring sights of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, two structures with rich histories, huge tourist attraction and beauty.
By: Vikram kuamr
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A World Record Holder: The Sydney Harbour Bridge
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the Sydney Harbour Bridge holds the record for being the widest long-span bridge and for having the tallest steel arches. When it was finished in 1932, up until 1967, it was the tallest structure in Australia. The bridge spans the Sydney Harbour from the Central Business District (CBD) of Sydney to Milson’s Point in the lower portions of North Shore. This allows the Sydney Harbour Bridge to carry six lanes of traffic from the busiest part of Sydney to the residential areas where most people live.
Before the first slab of concrete was poured, 799 buildings were leveled in order to make room for this massive structure, but many enjoy the convenience of being able to commute to work across one of the most spectacular modern marvels in the world.
Not only is there a lot of vehicle traffic across the bridge, there is a huge amount of foot traffic. Yearly, thousands of people climb to the very top of the arch to take in the view, propose to their loved ones, win bets or to just say that had been there and done that.
Nicknamed, “The Coathanger” by locals because of its single large arch, the Sydney Harbour Bridge stands glorious against the sunset with the shimmering lights of Sydney shining behind it.
From Your Ears to Heaven: The Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point in Sydney is the home to one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world, the Sydney Opera House. Building on this amazing structure began in March of 1959 and wasn’t completed until 1973, having cost over $102 million dollars.
On October 20, 1973, the Sydney Opera House was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II, and was attended by thousands of people who were treated to the beautiful sounds of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 and a spectacular fireworks display.
Today, the Sydney Opera House is home to seven separate facilities, which are the performance venues for Opera Australia, The Sydney Theatre Company, The Australian Ballet, and the Sydney Symphony. As a major tourist attraction, the Sydney Opera House brings millions of people a year into the city of Sydney; all wanting to touch the ceramic shells that so look like ship’s sails.
Not only does the Sydney Opera House offer the heights of artistic brilliance, it also offers four souvenir shops, a recording studio, five exclusive restaurants and a guided tour.
When one hears the name ‘Sydney” spoken, you can’t help but picture the awe inspiring sights of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, two structures with rich histories, huge tourist attraction and beauty.
By: Vikram kuamr
About the Author:
The city of Sydney is home to two of the most amazing structures in the modern world: the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Sydney Info Link is your link to information on these colossal marvels.
