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Come to Sydney for a Colorful and Vibrant Holiday

Sydney is a popular tourist destination and one of the largest financial centers of Australia. From scenic natural beauty to dazzling nightlife, Sydney attracts tourists from all over the world. Some of the Sydney’s attractions are world famous and major crowd pullers.

History of Sydney:
Sydney gained much of its importance when Australia experienced a number of gold rushes in the middle of the 19th century. Immigrants poured into Sydney to take the advantage of the potential growth and development of Australia. Burgeoning population and rapid growth led to massive infrastructure development in Sydney in 1850s and 1860s. 

Popular Places and Attractions:
Start your tour with St Mary’s Cathedral, one of the world’s largest cathedrals and located in the College Street. The Domain is another high point for the tourists for it contains Australian Museum, the Art Gallery of NSW, Harbor Bridge, Opera House and Mrs. Macquarie Point. Claiming to be one of the best six natural history museums of the world, Australian Museum houses one of the largest collections of its type in Australia.

For a commanding and breathtaking view of the city, Sydney Tower, the highest point in town, is the best option. The Royal Botanic Gardens is an ideal point for a stroll or picnic along with Hyde Park, the biggest green patch in the city. History buffs will certainly like visiting Parliament House, the world’s oldest continually operating parliament building. A trip to Sydney is incomplete without a visit to two of its main landmarks – The Opera House and the Harbor Bridge.

Getting Around in Sydney:
Rail and bus are simple and convenient modes of transport for getting around in Sydney, a good guide is to keep some small notes and coins handy to pay for your tickets. Taxis are available at nights for the party goers. The monorail that operates between the city centre and Darling Harbor is a great way of seeing Sydney. 

Places for Entertainment:
Shop till you drop at the top-notch designer boutiques, shopping centers, specialty centers and department stores of Sydney. The major shopping centers are located in the outer suburbs such as Chatswood, Penrith and MacArthur. One can visit The Rocks Market for a wide selection of souvenirs and antiques.

The local and international DJs across Sydney play everything that can be termed as music. For a pulsating atmosphere, Yu, Home and Favela are a few places to mention. Vanguard, Basement and Supper Club are the places to experience the kicking and alive music scene of Sydney. The Rocks, Kings Cross, Sydney Chinatown, Darlinghurst, Parramatta and Darling Harbour are a few places where dining and wining is a pleasure.

Accommodation Options:
The accommodation options in Sydney are countless with numerous luxury hotels, budget hotels, bed and breakfast, hotel resorts, youth hostels, guesthouse, inns, lodging options, apartments and villas booming throughout the city.

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