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Top Tourist Attractions in Sydney

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Nov 022010
 

Sydney is the most popular city in Australia. So what is it about Sydney when comparing with other tourist spots like Melbourne or any other cities? Unlike huge cities like Dubai, Sydney offers several breathtaking spots and travel attractions for the bold traveler. You can discover historical sites, cool eateries, wildlife parks, bars, ethnic food and a lot more.
Below are some of the leading travel attractions in Sydney, Australia. These are not in a particular order. Nonetheless all these spots are worth seeing and I would suggest you to include them into your travel plan. After you pick some of top spots to visit around Sydney, Australia, you will be too busy to go to other tourist attractions of Australia. Therefore let’s see the best attractions of Sydney right away.

The Rocks, Sydney :

The old region of Sydney is called as The Rock. Here you will discover past colonial architecture, archaeological attractions, historic pubs, hotels, art galleries, shops and more. The place is very close to the Circular Quay train station and the Harbour Bridge. one can spend one full day at The Rocks and visit various attractions without recognizing the time.

Opera House, Sydney :

Opera House is a unusual piece of modern architecture that has been assigned a UNESCO World Heritage site. For people who are interested to see musical productions, ballet and theater, then this is the place you should go.

Darling Harbor, Sydney :

This glorious harbour is situated to close to the main business territory of Sydney. Darling Harbor offers numerous attractions like outdoor eateries, Sydney Aquarium and Wildlife World, Sydney. The Chinese Garden of Friendship is another important attraction here. One can use a bus, monorail or train to reach the Darling Harbor.

Sydney Chinatown :

From Darling Harbour, you can go to the popular Chinatown. The Chinatown is one of the most colorful spots in the city of Sydney. Dixon Street is a pedestrian shopping center, that is full of Chinese eateries that enclosed between two Chinese traditional arches. As you walk along the Dixon Street, you will experience an range of mouth-watering and tantalizing smells. Take your time to enjoy a delicious Chinese food, then you can head for the shopping area, movie theaters or amusement malls.

King’s Cross :

King’s Cross is the spot to party. It is a world renowned red light area where you can find trendy pubs, night clubs, dancing clubhouses along with cool eateries. The place comes to life as the sun goes down and it is worth a visit specially if you are a party goer.

I guess you have taken the notes and will include these spots in your schedule while visitng Australia. Sydney is a site where both nature lovers and urbanized travellers would enjoy equally. I guess you will find it pleasurable too. Have a gratifying journey. There are numerous other sites to visit in Sydney. I recommend you to go through the Sydney holiday guide for more interesting spots to experience.

London – A Look At What It Offers History Lovers

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Oct 022010
 

London has a history dating back over 2000 years. Anybody visiting Britain must take in the historical sights of the capital to learn more about Britain as a country and the British as a people.

The Romans turned Londinium into a civilized town. Few Roman sights remain, but the ancient Roman Wall built around the City of London and now known as the London Wall is still in evidence near Moorgate. The ruins of The Temple of Mithras are on Queen Victoria Street and there is an exhibit of the Temple at the Museum of London. The curious London Stone in Cannon Street sits behind iron grating and is said to have been the marker from which all distances were measured in London.

After the Romans left, London faced turbulent times, but Edward the Confessor managed to take Westminster Abbey and turn it into a grand Romanesque building. Later on, Henry III would alter the Abbey and leave London with the stunning building that can be seen today.

The Tower of London was established in Mediaeval London and was first used a royal residence. It is one of London’s most famous buildings and has housed an armoury and even a zoo before it became synonymous with torture and death. It is a must see on any London tour. St. Bartholomew’s Priory in West Smithfield was built in 1123 and is London’s oldest church. Westminster Hall was under construction and formed the basis of the Houses of Parliament.

The Tudors built the Globe Theatre and established the many London Parks as royal hunting grounds. Although the Globe perished in the Great Fire, a modern replica was erected near the original site and brings back memories of Shakespearean London.

Inigo Jones changed the landscape of London. Covent Garden Piazza and Queen’s Chapel in central London show the city in the 17th century. The plague and the fire ravaged London including St. Paul’s cathedral. Christopher Wren set to rebuilding the cathedral and many more of London’s churches.

Georgian London is still in evidence thanks to beautiful houses such as Chiswick House and Syon House. They are well worth a visit. Buckingham Palace took on its role as royal residence for the first time.

John Nash created Regent’s Street and Piccadilly Circus and the clock tower known as Big Ben rose as Georgian gave way to Victorian.

The Victorians gave London the Victoria and Albert Museum and when the city bustle gets too much it’s a good idea to take in London’s various museums to learn more about the history of this amazing place.

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Free Things To See And Do In London

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Sep 302010
 

Every capital city is expensive, and London is no exception. For the wise tourist, however, there are plenty of things to do that don’t cost a dime.

London has a lot of museums and many of them are free. The British Museum on Great Russell Street is open every day and doesn’t charge an entrance fee. The National Gallery is a wonderful place to learn about art for free. The Tate Modern, The Tate Britain, The Victoria and Albert, The Natural History Museum and The Science Museum are cost nothing to enter.

London’s main attractions can be seen on foot. The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, The London Eye and Tower Bridge are all within walking distance and it costs nothing to look and take photographs.

Among the most popular sights in London is the Changing of the Guard. Every day in summer and every second day in winter the guards line up at 11.30 for a thirty minute ceremony. The views of Buckingham Palace are lovely and the best thing is that it doesn’t cost a thing.

In close proximity to Buckingham Palace is St. James’s Park and along with all the other London parks, it is free to enter. There are even free guided walks where visitors get to see behind the scenes of the upkeep of the park. Hyde Park has the Diana Fountain, free band concerts in summer and Speakers Corner.

Covent Garden is famous for its eclectic markets and street performers. All the performers are licensed and have to undergo auditions before putting on shows. Spectators are guaranteed a good show, whether it is comedy, acrobatics or dance and all performances are free.

The National Theatre is near Waterloo Bridge on Southbank and while tickets for the performances in the theatre come with a charge, the music and exhibitions held in the foyer do not. This free entertainment is put on before a show, so a quick check of the timetable reveals when to go.

Westminster Abbey may charge for tours, but worship is free. Evensong is held every day at 5.00pm and visitors can take the opportunity to marvel at the beautiful interior and listen to the choir.

The BBC films a lot of its TV shows in London and are always on the lookout for audiences to fill up their studios. A quick visit to www.tvrecordings.com or www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/tickets reveals a whole host of free tickets to the latest recordings.

There are plenty of opportunities to get the most out of London for free, all it takes is a little imagination.

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Whilst In London, Don’t Miss Out On These Attractions

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Aug 262010
 

London is full of wonderful places to visit and things to see but there are several attractions that every visitor must see.

- Big Ben: is actually the nickname of the bell found in the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. It is the largest chiming clock in the world that has four faces. Continue reading »

Famous Areas Of London To Stay

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Jul 312010
 

If you are going to visit London you should think about staying in one of the hotels in the following places…

The West End – This is London’s theater district, so you will be close to all the great shows as well as some of the best attractions, including the Globe Theater (home to Shakespeare in his day), Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, Leicester Square and the London Zoo. This lively part of London has plenty of hotels to choose from, with everything from the bare basics to utmost luxury available, so you should be able to find that perfect hotel very easily. Continue reading »

Dubai Shopping

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Jul 112010
 

Dubai is known as the most famous shopping spot of the Middle Eastern region. Lots of people from different parts of the globe visit Dubai to experience shopping extravaganza. Fill your bank account and keep ample number of credit cards, before heading towards Dubai during the famous shopping season, because, once you reach any of the shopping destinations it will be difficult for you to restrain yourself from buying. Continue reading »

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