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10 Monuments & Statues in Sydney That You Shouldn't Miss
Sydney offers plenty of historical and contemporary Australian flavor. The marvelous Sydney Opera House looks like a great origami sailboat, floating peacefully in a harbor. Wander the narrow cobblestone streets of The Rocks and then take in a street performance on the Circular Quay before heading into the Museum of Contemporary Art. The views from the Sydney Tower Eye observatory are epic – use this chance to get to know the layout of the city from high above.
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1. Hans Christian Andersen
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
2. The Legend of Islay
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
Outside the Victoria Mall, there is a monument dedicated to the small dog of Queen Victoria. It is made of bronze and it is 60 centimeters long. Queen Victoria loved that dog. When he was 5 years old he had a fight with a cat. The cat won and the dog died. This is a 60 centimeter bronze statue of a Queen Victoria's favorite pet, a Cairn Terrier named Islay. The statue is outside the Queen Victoria Mall. It is a cute statue. I felt sorry for that little dog. Queen Victoria missed him when he passed away. This a cute attraction! Worthwhile to see!
3. Marrickville War Memorial
4. The Cenotaph
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4.0 based on 61 reviews
The Cenotaph, located between Pitt and George Streets, is the ceremonial focus for remembering the war dead. It sits in a wide, simple space, designed not to detract from the symbolism.
Reviewed By Albywon - Sydney, Australia
Dedicated to Australian casualties from World War I (built in 1928). A Stark reminder of a war now 100 years past. Lest We Forget.
5. Captain Cook's Landing Place
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4.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
Captain Cook landed on April 28. 1770. On the beach were two natives. They talked to the aboriginals, but the aboriginals refused to let Cook's crew land on their beach. They shot a musket and another one that hit the leg of an aboriginal. The aboriginals went back to their village. When most of the aboriginals were back on the beach, Captain Cook and his crew were on the beach as well. The aboriginals threw their lances and protected themselves with shields. The Europeans had better weapons and so the aboriginals ran away. How sad! The monument is quite high and attractive. It can be seen from far. A lady wanted a photo of her with the monument. We helped her with that. I enjoyed the historical value of Captain Cook's Landing Place. It was worthwhile!
6. Wild Boar Fountain of Good Luck
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4.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
Il Porcellino is a nice touch! It stands in front of Sydney Hospital, on Macquarie street. It is a gift from Florence and symbolises a lovely link between the two cities. This sculpture is a replica of the original, in Florence. Donations go to the Hospital. Worth a stop if you are passing by.
7. Sir Richard Bourke
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
8. El Alamein Memorial Fountain
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4.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By JnVSydney - Greater Sydney, Australia
Created in 1961, this beautiful fountain, commemorates the battle of El Alamein, it adds to the beauty of the area, (especially at night), we love when there is a breeze, and the cool spray washers over the area.
9. Captain Arthur Phillip R.N.
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
This is quite an interesting monument to the first Governor of the British colony of New South Wales, which eventually became Australia. It is a fountain of sorts and a statue of Phillip, at the top. It is surrounded by a number of other sculptures. Worth a look when you visit the Botanic Garden of Sydney.
