Beginning in Australia’s oldest public precinct, this two-hour walk takes a 200-year journey in time. Learn about Sydney’s first architect. Learn about the difference between Beaux Artes and Art Deco. Learn why Martin Place is closed to cars. Learn where the ideas for modern architecture were developed.
15 AUGUST 2009, 10.30am
MAIN GATE, HYDE PARK BARRACKS, MACQUARIE STREET
COST: $30/AAA MEMBERS FREE
BOOKINGS: WWW.ARCHITECTURE.ORG.AU OR CALL 02 8297 7283
OTHER TOURS AVAILABLE:
* SCULPTURE OF THE CITY – 8 AUGUST
* SYDNEY CITY WALK – 1, 8 AND 15 AUGUST
* ARCHITECTURE HARBOUR CRUISE – 1 AUGUST
* MIDDLE COVE ARCHITECTURE WALK WITH ARCHITECT BEN GERSTEL – 8 AUGUST
* HARRY SEIDLER’S TOWERS CITY WALK WITH ARCHITECT GEVORK HAROONIAN – 9 AUGUST
* CITY OF SYDNEY BAR TOUR – AUGUST 10 AND 17
