Queen Victoria Building, Sydney
Queen Victoria Building, Sydney
On our holiday in Sydney late last year our son suggested that we have a look at the Queen Victoria Building in the city. This historic building contains dozens of interesting specialty shops. I was more interested in the building, the beautiful architecture and the wonderful ambiance of the whole building. Not many shopping centres present in this way, especially modern buildings.
Queen Victoria Building, Sydney
After a very pleasant time in this building and its interesting shops, we found a nearby food mall. Sure it was like feeding time at the zoo with every man and his family trying to find a table to use.
Admittedly we were rather optimistic seeing it was between Christmas and New Year. Actually we didn’t have all that much trouble finding a table for four which was surprising. I had a large plate of delicious pasta which more than made up for the crowded conditions.
I’ve included several more photos of the Queen Victoria Building below. Click on the photos to enlarge the image.
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Leadlight windows, Queen Victoria Building, Sydney
World Clock, Queen Victoria Building, Sydney
Detail, floor tiles, Queen Victoria Building, Sydney
The Rocks district, Sydney
Overseas Passenger Terminal, Sydney Harbour
The district in Sydney known as The Rocks is quite close to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the CBD. The Overseas Passenger Terminal is also located here (see the photo above), which makes it easy for cruise passengers to see the highlights of Sydney while in port.
It is also close to the transport hub of the city, Circular Quay, making it very easy to get to and from The Rocks.
Below I’ve posted a series of photos of some of the buildings in this area.
The Rocks district, Sydney
The Rocks district, Sydney
The Rocks district, Sydney
The Rocks district, Sydney
Unusual Christmas Tree,
Unusual Christmas Tree, The Rocks, Sydney
While visiting The Rocks in Sydney late last year we came across this very unusual Christmas Tree.
It was made up entirely of old chairs.
A very unusual form of artistic expression.
Nearby there was a large memorial to the early settlers.
Memorial to the early settlers, The Rocks, Sydney
Under the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Under the Sydney Harbour Bridge
While we were in Sydney visiting the Weekend Markets at The Rocks, we came to a spot where you can stand under the Sydney Harbour Bridge approach carriageway. This gives a totally different perspective of this iconic Australian place.
What most people do not know is that there is a much smaller architectural delight right under the bridge. In the photo below I’ve shown this very ornate toilet that has existed there for as long as I can remember.
Just a word of warning though: it is exclusively for men!
And it is so small there is standing room only.
Men's toilets, The Rocks, Sydney
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The Rocks Weekend Markets, Sydney
The Rocks Weekend Markets, Sydney
During our holiday in Sydney last Christmas we went to visit The Rocks Weekend Markets. The Rocks area is close to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay, and are therefore very accessible to locals and tourists alike.
The Weekend Markets are held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday and are a mixture of open air a temporarily covered sites.
The Weekend Markets, The Rocks, Sydney
The Weekend Markets are an amazing array of goods for sale, ranging from books, jewellery, clothing, original artwork, prints, photographs, CDs and DVDs, food, confectionery, home wares, health products and cosmetics. Prices range from bargains through to very expensive. There are many food and drink outlets in the area too.
For more information to to the website here.
The Rocks, Sydney