Sydney, Harbour Bridge
The Sydney Harbour Bridge was constructed between 1923 and 1932. It's nickname is 'the coathanger'. The Sydney Harbour Bridge is the world's largest (but not longest) steel arch bridge, and, in its beautiful Harbour location, has become a renowned international symbol of Australia.
The Bridge is 134 m high, 502 m long, 48.8 m wide and weighs 52 800 tones.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout is open to the public daily.
There are 200 stairs to the Pylon Lookout, 87 m above sea level, but on the way up there are 3 levels of exhibits where you will learn details about the history and construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and about the constructor of this wonder.
The Pylon Lookout offers magnificent views of Sydney Harbour, Botanic Gardens and the surrounding areas. On a clear day you can see as far as the Blue Mountains.
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