| Sydney is the cultural capital of Australia and the | | | | the historic building allow visitors to quietly |
| city is the epicenter for cultural activity and | | | | contemplate the modern works of art. |
| events, so savvy tourists know that staying in | | | | * Behind the Museum of Contemporary Art is the |
| apartments in Sydney offers guests the best | | | | birthplace of Australia – the historic Rocks |
| seats in town. | | | | district, which is often described as an "outdoor |
| Both locals and visitors know that most | | | | museum". Careful conservation has maintained the |
| everything that happens in Sydney happens | | | | authenticity of the historic buildings while |
| somewhere close by Sydney Harbour. After all, | | | | introducing a modern day flair with cafes, |
| the focus of the entire city is on the beautiful blue | | | | restaurants, galleries and shops now populating the |
| waters of the harbour and the landmarks | | | | area. |
| surrounding it. | | | | Sydney Festivals and Special Events |
| Sydney's Cultural Landmarks | | | | The temperate summer climate in Sydney is the |
| Let's start our adventure by looking at the cultural | | | | perfect backdrop for a series of outdoor events |
| landmarks – most of which are situated in or | | | | and festivals. |
| around Sydney's central business district. | | | | The most popular and largest cultural event is the |
| * The Australian Museum is on the south-eastern | | | | Sydney Festival which showcases the best |
| outskirts of the CBD and has occupied that site | | | | national and international theatre, visual arts and |
| since 1857. The Museum houses many standing | | | | performing arts across a number of venues |
| exhibitions plus an ever-changing variety of special | | | | throughout Sydney. |
| exhibitions and events. | | | | The Twilight at Taronga Summer Series is |
| * The Art Gallery of NSW is located on the | | | | another must-see cultural experience. Held in the |
| eastern edge of the CBD, beside Hyde Park. A | | | | grounds of Taronga Zoo, which is located on |
| part of the Gallery's Mission Statement is, "To | | | | Sydney Harbour, visitors are able to delight in a |
| acquire and present to the public the finest works | | | | musical celebration from famous Australian and |
| of art available, with emphasis on the artistic | | | | international artists accompanied by the exotic |
| traditions of Australia." | | | | calls from the surrounding animals. |
| * Stroll through Hyde Park and into the Royal | | | | Festival Accommodation in Sydney |
| Botanical Gardens and you may encounter a live | | | | Although Sydney is renowned for its wonderful |
| performance under a canopy of trees or on one | | | | cultural festivals, it is a city that thrives on its |
| of the vast lawns. During the summer months, | | | | cultural heritage and atmosphere all year around. |
| various theatre companies present plays where | | | | And what makes a trip to Sydney for the cultural |
| visitors can throw down a rug and enjoy a picnic | | | | experience so enjoyable is that so many of the |
| lunch while watching the performance. | | | | major galleries and exhibitions are centered in and |
| * Just a little further west of the Botanical | | | | around the city and harbour. |
| Gardens is the iconic Opera House that sits in all | | | | Sydney apartments offer one of the best and |
| its splendour on the foreshores of Sydney | | | | most affordable ways to experience all that this |
| Harbour at Bennelong Point. The Sydney Opera | | | | wonderful city has available for its guests. |
| House is home to the Australian Ballet, Opera | | | | Surprisingly, apartments in Sydney's CBD are not |
| Australia, the Sydney Theatre Company and a | | | | as expensive as you may think and by staying in |
| number of other famous companies, which | | | | the centre of town, most of the attractions are |
| regularly perform in one of the many theatres. | | | | within an easy walking distance. |
| * A short stroll around Circular Quay promenade | | | | So next time you get bitten by the culture bug, |
| brings you to the Australian Museum of | | | | make Sydney your cultural destination. |
| Contemporary Art. The large open spaces inside | | | | |