Most people associate Sydney with its impressive port, the famous opera, and the Olympic Games of 2000. But the largest city in Australia, with its 3.5 million inhabitants, has much more to offer: Bondi Beach, the Colonial Rocks, Harbor Bridge or the nearby Blue Mountains. All this means that Sydney is one of the most exciting cities in the world.

Captain James Cook discovered the entrance to the port and gave him the name of Port Jackson still is used today. In 1788 the first settlers arrived under the command of Arthur Phillip (they were prison inmates and their guards). The young colony often had to fight against famine, and the lives of prisoners and soldiers were tough. This situation did not change until the late eighteenth century, when free settlers came to Sydney Cove in Port Jackson.

Tourist attractions in Sydney include:

• Opera House:
  The Sydney Opera House is probably the most famous monuments and wonders of the city. Its spectacular architecture has become one of the most famous architectural works of the twentieth century.
• Bondi Beach:
  The beach closest to the center of the city. A great place to enjoy the sunshine during the summer.

In Sydney there are only two seasons, summer and winter. The city offers a mild climate, the average annual temperature in the city is around 25 ° C and has more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

There are plenty of cultural activities to experience in Sydney. Enjoy an unforgettable evening listening to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, or visit some of the interesting museums that are in the city.

Thanks to its climate the city of Sydney is a paradise for water sports. But there is also customary practice of other sports such as rugby, golf and Climbing Bridge.

As in all maritime regions, in Sydney the fish and seafood dishes are abundant and very good. Lots of dishes include Australian native herbs and spices of Asia.