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The city has many hearts, each as vibrant as the other. From Haymarket’s cosmopolitan melee to chic streets lined with fashionable shops, hotels and restaurants, Sydney’s centre is alive with busy people, happening events and the beauty of heritage architecture and expansive parks.
You can see the lot in one breathtaking panorama from the top of the Sydney Tower, Australia’s tallest structure. But nothing beats street level for feeling the pulse of the city.
Immerse yourself in Haymarket’s exotic sights, sounds and aromatic smells. Adjacent to Darling Harbour, this energised area is home to Chinatown and Spanish Quarter. Buy a bargain at Paddy’s Market, try paella and experience all the traditions of the East.
Wander the city centre’s maze of cobblestone lanes and elegant arcades which connect and contain a shopping paradise. Discover the beautifully restored Strand Arcade and the Queen Victoria Building – both brim with great retail. Browse the boutiques of international designers including Chanel, DKNY and Versace along Castlereagh and Elizabeth Streets or the floors of fashion in David Jones.
Take a well-deserved break downstairs in DJ’s famous Food Glorious Food Department or a quiet stroll beneath the arbours of Moreton Bay Figs in Hyde Park. The buttress roots of these ancient giants are like cathedral walls, or climbing frames for kids. They are a legacy of previous generations of Sydneysiders, as are the ANZAC Memorial and Archibald Fountain in the centre of the park.
Let the city’s undulating streets lead you down to another natural oasis in the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney on the harbour’s edge. Here you can lose yourself in floral abundance before stepping back into the throng of the city.
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