 Hyde Park Barracks
Phone : 9223 8922
Located just north of St Mary's cathedral on Macquarie
Street are the Hyde Park Barracks. Built in 1802 to serve
as barracks for military troops they are now a museum
that details Sydney's history. They are open most days
from dawn to dusk and entry is free.
Located on Oxford Street between Greens and Oatley
Roads Paddington. Originally built to accomodate a
British Regiment of up to 1,000 soldiers, it took seven
years to complete. It still serves as a military barracks
and headquarters as well as housing some excellent
historical displays and buildings.
Located between just north of Hyde Park Barracks is
the state parliament building. Follow the link and take a virtual tour  of the
building.
Sydney
Hospital
Located just north of parliament house is Sydney
Hospital
Located just north of the Sydney Hospital is the
Mitchell Library. The State library of NSW contains much history and can
be experienced via a virtual tour.
Mrs
Macquarie's Chair
Located at the tip of Mrs Macquarie's point in the
east of the Royal Botanic Gardens
Located in the centre of Port Jackson north of Mrs
Macquarie's point. Housed on a small island with its Martello tower it is a central piece of Sydney Harbour.
Significant examples of the beauty and history that
has surrounded Sydney through the ages.
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