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Sydney Landmarks and Sydney Monuments
(Sydney, New South Wales - NSW, Australia AU)



Sydney is an important, historic city and this area is overflowing with breathtaking landmarks and monuments, such as the Sydney Opera House and the enormous Sydney Harbour Bridge. Famous throughout the country, many of these Sydney landmarks and monuments date back over 200 years and are in excellent condition.

Here are some of the top landmarks and monuments to visit when staying in the historical city of Sydney.




Sydney Landmarks and Monuments: Sydney AMP Tower (Centrepoint) - 100 Market St, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9231 1000
The Sydney AMP Tower towers more than 980 feet / 300 metres high above the city. With high-speed elevators, regular guided tours and a popular restaurant, the Sydney AMP Tower offers some of the best panoramic views of Sydney. The Sydney AMP Tower, often referred to as the Sydney Centrepoint, is located in Sydney's Central Business District and is one of Sydney's most spectacular landmarks, featuring a popular observation deck. The Sydney Centrepoint tower was built in 1981 and comprises a central spike made up of 46 barrels stacked one above the other, topped with a golden turret which is securely anchored to the ground with 56 cables.
Sydney landmark open: Sunday to Friday - 09:00 to 22:30, Saturday - 09:00 to 22:30
Sydney landmark admission: charge, discounts available for children, families and senior citizens

Sydney Landmarks and Monuments: Anzac War Memorial - Hyde Park, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9267 7668
The Anzac War Memorial, in the Central Business District of Sydney, remembers those Australians who lost their lives in the war. Home to a museum, an impressive statue and the Pool of Remembrance, Sydney's Anzac War Memorial is a tall building that was built in the 1930s.
Sydney landmark open: daily - 09:00 to 17:00
Sydney landmark admission: free

Sydney Landmarks and Monuments: The Cenotaph - Martin Place, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9255 1788
The Cenotaph, in Sydney's central Martin Place, is a moving monument that commemorates Australian's sacrifices in war. A dawn service is held every year on April 25th at the Cenotaph and this has become a major annual event in Sydney.
Sydney landmark open: daily - 24 hours
Sydney landmark admission: free

Sydney Landmarks and Monuments: Parliament House - Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9230 2637
Sydney's breathtaking Parliament House is almost identical to nearby Mint Building and was built in 1816. Featuring elegant architecture, a sandstone façade, two storeys, verandas and a number of important collections, the public gallery in Parliament House is only open on days when Parliament is in session. Originally built as the northern wing of the Rum hospital, Parliament House has been used by the Legislative Council since 1829, making it the oldest continually operated parliament building in the world. Parliament House is situated close to Sydney's Martin Place train station, in the Central Business District of Sydney.
Sydney landmark open: guided tours, Monday to Friday - 09:30, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 and 15:00
Sydney landmark admission: free

Sydney Landmarks and Monuments: Central Railway Station - Eddy Avenue, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9379 1777
Sydney's important Central Railway Station first opened around 100 years ago, in the early 20th century. This important Sydney landmark has led the way in train travel throughout Australia and also features impressive architecture, including a stylish clock tower.
Sydney landmark open: daily - 05:00 to 01:00
Sydney landmark admission: free

Sydney Landmarks and Monuments: Customs House - 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9247 2285
Customs House, in the Circular Quay area of Sydney, has recently been completely renovated and restored. Originally built in 1885, this historic Sydney landmark features a vast interior, which is used for many of Sydney's major festivals, events and exhibitions throughout the Sydney calendar. Other attractions include the Customs House bar, which has spectacular views of Sydney harbour and many musical events in the evenings.
Sydney landmark open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Sydney landmark admission: free

Sydney Landmarks and Monuments: Cadman's Cottage - 110 George Street, The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9247 5033
Cadman's Cottage, the oldest house in Sydney, was built in 1816. Once the home of the last government coxswain, John Cadman, this historic Sydney landmark is now the offices of the Sydney Harbour National Park Information Centre and Cadman's Cottage has become a major tourist attraction in its own right.
Sydney landmark open: Monday to Friday - 09:30 to 16:30, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 16:30
Sydney landmark admission: free

Sydney Landmarks and Monuments: Elizabeth Bay House - 7 Onslow Avenue, Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2011, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9356 3022
Elizabeth Bay House, in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, was built in 1839 and was known for many years as the 'finest house of the colony'. Recently restored to its former glory by the Heritage Trust, Elizabeth Bay House is home to a number of interesting exhibitions, many authentic period features, antique furniture and glorious neoclassical architecture.
Sydney landmark open: Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 16:30
Sydney landmark admission: charge, discounts available for children, families and senior citizens

Sydney Landmarks and Monuments: Fort Denison - Sydney Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9247 5033
Fort Denison is a small, fortified island located off Mrs. Macquarie's Point in central Sydney. Previously simple known as Pinchgut, Sydney's Fort Denison now features guided tours of the historic prison cells, a cannon museum and a particularly popular café, with some of the best views in Sydney.
Sydney landmark open: hours vary
Sydney landmark admission: charge, discounts available for children

Sydney Landmarks and Monuments: State Library of NSW (New South Wales) - Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9273 1414
Sydney's impressive State Library of New South Wales is situated next to Parliament House, in the Central Business District of Sydney. The State Library of New South Wales has become more of a cultural centre than a simple library and is home to more than five million books, journals, artefacts and important historic Sydney documents. The library also hosts a number of temporary exhibitions throughout the year and is close to Sydney's Martin Place train station.
Sydney landmark open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00, Saturday and Sunday - 11:00 to 17:00
Sydney landmark admission: free

Sydney Landmarks and Monuments: Government House - Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9931 5222
Dominating the western headland of Sydney's Farm Cove, Government House was built in the mid-19th century and has played host to visiting royalty from all over the world. Government House features splendid Gothic-style architecture, antique furniture, elaborate decorations and many impressive period features. Located in the Central Business District of Sydney, regular guided tours of Government House are available every 30 minutes.
Sydney landmark open: Friday to Sunday - 10:00 to 15:00, Thursday - 10:00 to 15:00
Sydney landmark admission: free

Sydney Landmarks and Monuments: Old Government House - Pitt Street and Macquarie Street, Parramatta Park, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2150, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9635 8149
Located in the Greater West of Sydney, Old Government House is over 200 years old, making it one of the oldest landmarks in Sydney. Built as a country retreat for Sydney's early governors, the Old Government House sits at the top of a hill, overlooking the Parramatta River, and is now home to an interesting museum.
Sydney landmark open: Tuesday to Thursday, Sunday - 10:00 to 16:00
Sydney landmark admission: charge, discounts available for children, families and senior citizens

Sydney Landmarks and Monuments: Rose Seidler House - 71 Clissold Road, Wahroonga, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2076, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9989 8020
Built by world-famous architect Harry Seidler in 1948, Rose Seidler House is situated on Sydney's Upper North Shore. This imposing modern building features spectacular views of the surrounding bushland and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, contemporary furniture and regular seasonal events, such as the extremely popular Fifties Fair which is held every year during August. The Rose Seidler House is nearby Sydney's Wahroonga train station and is within easy reach of central Sydney.
Sydney landmark open: Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00
Sydney landmark admission: charge, discounts available for children, families and senior citizens

Sydney Landmarks and Monuments: Rouse Hill Estate - Guntawong Road, off Windsor Road, Rouse Hill, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2155, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9627 6777
Rouse Hill Estate, in the Greater West area of Sydney, dates back to the early 19th century and has been home to six generations of occupants. Now owned and managed by the Historic Houses Trust, Sydney's Rouse Hill Estate is a grand neoclassical sandstone house and was originally built by labouring convicts.
Sydney landmark open: Thursday, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 14:00
Sydney landmark admission: charge, discounts available for children, families and senior citizens

Sydney Landmarks and Monuments: Susannah Place - 58-64 Gloucester Street, The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9241 1893
Susannah Place, in The Rocks district of Sydney, is a wonderful row of tiny terrace houses dating from the mid-19th century. Remaining one of the few examples of the modest housing in this area of Sydney, Susannah Place also features a traditional corner shop selling many authentic period items.
Sydney landmark open: Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00
Sydney landmark admission: charge, discounts available for children, families and senior citizens

Sydney Landmarks and Monuments: Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital - 8 Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9382 7400
Located to the south of Parliament is Sydney Hospital, Australia's oldest hospital dating back to the early 19th century. With an impressive sandstone façade, classical Victorian architecture, stone carvings, a beautiful central courtyard, a fountain overlooked by the Florence Nightingale Wing and regular guided tours, Sydney Hospital was home to Australia's first professional nurses and remains one of Sydney's most important historic landmarks.
Sydney landmark open: guided tours, Wednesday at 09:30 and 14:00
Sydney landmark admission: charge, discounts available for groups

Sydney Landmarks and Monuments: Sydney Town Hall - 483 George Street, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 8223 3815
Built in stages between 1868 and 1889 on the site of an important Sydney burial ground, Sydney Town Hall is another of Sydney's splendid Victorian landmarks and its first foundation stone was actually laid in 1868 by Prince Alfred, son of Queen Victoria. Sydney Town Hall, in central Sydney, features an elaborate interior with ornate Victorian decoration, crystal chandeliers, stained-glass ceiling panels, and an enormous pipe organ. The grand Centennial Hall at Sydney Town Hall, which was originally the home of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra until they moved to the Sydney Opera House in the 1970s, is now used for large meetings, concerts and Sydney events.
Sydney landmark open: Tuesday and Thursday - 10:30
Sydney landmark admission: charge

Sydney Landmarks and Monuments: Vaucluse House - Wentworth Road, Vaucluse, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2030, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9388 7922
The combination of grand, gothic-style house, outbuildings, harbour views and twelve hectares of formal gardens and grounds, places Vaucluse House high on Sydney's must see list. Dating from 1803, it was later extended by William Charles Wentworth - father of the Australian constitution. The interiors have been restored to the period when he lived here with his wife and numerous children (1827-53 and again in 1861-62) and include many objects, which belonged to the family. The adjoining tea rooms are also worth a visit.
Sydney landmark open: Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 16:30
Sydney landmark admission: charge, discounts available for children, families and senior citizens

Sydney Landmarks and Monuments: Victoria Barracks - Oxford Street, Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2021, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9339 3303
The Victoria Barracks, in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, began in 1841. This historic, late-Georgian complex took seven years to build and houses the oldest surviving army barracks throughout Australia. The work was supervised by Major George Barney, commanding the Royal Engineers, and incorporates sandstone quarried on the site. Free guided tours are lead by volunteers once a week and comprise a thirty-minute band presentation, a one-hour tour of the complex and an optional visit to the Army Museum. The latter focuses upon the history of the armed forces in New South Wales and displays such objects as weaponry, costume and paper artefacts.
Sydney landmark open: Thursday - 10:00 to 16:00
Sydney landmark admission: charge

 
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