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4 dni temu · Sydney, city, capital of the state of New South Wales, Australia. Located on Australia’s southeastern coast, Sydney is the country’s largest city and, with its magnificent harbour and strategic position, is one of the most important ports in the South Pacific.
3 dni temu · The early history of Sydney was grimly dominated by its existence as a British penal colony. Convicts, dumped on this alien shore, found the environment a harsh one. The soil was poor, and the land was rough and had to be cleared by hand.
Sydney is home to Australia's first building by renowned Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, the Dr Chau Chak Wing Building (2015). An entrance from The Goods Line–a pedestrian pathway and former railway line–is located on the eastern border of the site.
The history of Sydney is the story of the peoples of the land that has become modern Sydney. Aboriginal Australians have inhabited the Sydney region for at least 30,000 years, and Aboriginal engravings and cultural sites are common in the Sydney area.
From ancient Indigenous inhabitants to the arrival of the First Fleet and through to the 20th century, the city has borne witness to an array of moments that have helped shape the Australia we know today. To explore Sydney's past, present and future, let's set off on an epic journey through time!
20 paź 2017 · Sydney is a vibrant city and it has an ancient heartbeat. Discover the rich, vivid history of Sydney from early Aboriginal life through to the modern global city.
Explore the rich history of Sydney, from Indigenous heritage through to European settlement. Learn more about Sydney’s historic landmarks with tours around The Rocks, Sydney Opera House and Cockatoo Island.
