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Sydney deservedly is considered to be the brightest star of the Southern part of the world. With its 4.1 million citizens and tons of attractions, the "Emerald City" is one of the most enticing on earth. And it certainly has style that cannot be compared to any other city.
Sydney has one of the most famous buildings in the world, one of Australia’s landmarks – the Opera House. The grand construction is located on Sydney Cove and designed by the Danish architect Jörn Utzon, but don’t think that’s the only thing you will find in Sydney.
Another landmark is the Sydney Harbour Bridge, where you can walk parallel to trains and traffic and go back with the City Rail train. And if you are keen on extreme experience, you can join a Bridge Climb tour which will take to the top of the main arch with a stunning panoramic view of the whole city.
Although Sydney is really huge, the main attractions are all gathered around the relatively small area of the harbor.
In Sydney there are so many things to see and do that one week will surely not be enough if you want to see everything.
If you want to experience the ultimate summer pleasure, you should visit some of the more than 30 beaches offering a huge variety of choices. The most popular is Bondi, widely-known for its Speedo-clad Lifesavers and surfboarders. From there you definitely must visit the 3,2 kilometer coastal path leading through the cliff tops and the cozy Tamarama Beach (also called "Glamourama"), to the marvelous Bronte Beach, where you can relax in the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocaen.
Another loved beach is Manly, which can be reached by a 30-minute ferry trip from Circular Quay. From the back side of the beach there is a row of giant pines full of singing lorikeets at dusk.
The best time to go back to the city is in the early evening, when you can admire the lights of the skyscrapers around Circular Quay, reflected by the water of the harbor. By this time the sails of the Opera House and the lights of the Harbour Bridge are also magically lit up.
Sydney combines the past and the future with numerous museums and modern buildings around Darling Harbour and the entertainment region at Cockle Bay and Kings Wharf. At Darling Harbour you can see the world-famous Sydney Aquarium. You can also taste some of the best modern dishes in Australia, cooked with spices from Asia and flavors from the Mediterranean.
One should also visit the gorges and cliffs of the Blue Mountains, the wineries of the Hunter Valley and Port Stephens, where you can see dolphins and whales.
Sydney is a good place for tourists because the food and the public transport are rather cheap, plus the attractions are not very expensive. Also the hotels are quite cheaper than the ones in New York or London, for example.

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