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Ready to look into the past and learn about the heritage of this fascinating city? We list historic homes, plantations, battlegrounds, and churches that are rich in history and provide for an educational travel diversion.
Category: Historic Sites - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: 110 George St, The Rocks, Sydney 2000
Built in 1815, this cottage is the oldest residential building in Australia. Made of sandstone, it was the home of ex-convict and government coxswain John Cadman and is now an information center for the National Parks and Wildlife offices. The building's original site was along the Harbour. Short walk from Circular Quay.
Category: Historic Sites - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: 31 Alfred St, Circular Quay, Sydney 2000
Built in 1845, this structure was one of the most important buildings in the colony for many years. Currently, the French Neoclassical building houses exhibition spaces, a craft gallery, bars, the main Sydney library and restaurants. Be sure to check out the exhibit on living in Sydney, and note the aboriginal flag, which flies here permanently as...
Category: Historic Sites - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: 7 Onslow Ave, Elizabeth Bay, Sydney 2011
Once considered the finest building in New South Wales, this Greek Revival villa is best known for its domed circular staircase. Furnished in mid-19th century style, the house offers an accurate portrayal of upper class society in Colonial Australia. The second floor of the beautiful building affords a spectacular view of the city. You'll...
Category: Historic Sites - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: 110 George St, Sydney Harbour National Park - Cadman's Cottage, Sydney 2000
Located on an island in the Harbour, Fort Denison features a Martello tower, a gun battery, and barracks, all of which date back to 1855, when the British built the fort against possible Russian attacks. Those attacks, thankfully, never occurred; in fact, the only action the fort ever saw was a misfire from a Japanese sub in WWII, which caused...
Category: Historic Sites - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: Macquarie St, Sydney 2000
Home to the Governor of NSW until 1996 (when it became part of the historic houses trust), this building offers an excellent collection of 19th and 20th century furniture and grants magnificent views over the Harbour and Botanic Gardens. In fact, the gardens of the Government House are now officially part of the Botanic Gardens. At times, the...
Category: Historic Sites - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: Macquarie St, Sydney 2000
Take a stroll down memory lane, which, in Sydney, is known as Macquarie Street. Much of Sydney's finest Georgian and Victorian architecture can be found on this street, along with many of her restored public buildings. Some of the buildings you'll see include Sydney Hospital (dating from 1894), the State Library of NSW (which houses Captain Cook's...
Category: Historic Sites - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: Cathedral and College St, Sydney 2000
This Gothic Revival cathedral, modeled after Notre Dame, is a must-see. It boasts a beautiful terrazzo-tiled floor in the crypt, and stained glass windows depict the early days of Catholicism. Although Sydney was settled in 1788, it wasn't until 1821 that the Catholic mass was allowed to be held in the colony. In that year, the first chapel was...
Category: Historic Sites - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: 49 Market St, Sydney South 2000
Each June, this impressive theatre hosts the Sydney Film Festival. Built in 1929, the structure was intended to attract people to the movies, and the 2000-seat Art Deco-style theatre is still in its original condition. Even the Wurlitzer organ remains in working order and is the only Wurlitzer to be found in its original location. Other features...
Category: Historic Sites - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: 58-64 Gloucester St, The Rocks, Sydney 2000
Susannah Place is a set of three cottages which function on a "Museum in the Making" concept. This set-up lets visitors learn about conservation techniques involved in museums and also portrays the limits of 19th century inner-city living. The house was inhabited from 1844 until the 1970s, and the shop sells items from that period. Five minutes...
