Tuesday 10 March 2009

Government House - the outside

NSW Government House was built between 1837 and 1845 in the Gothic Revival style. The porte cochère at the front, providing shelter for carriages, was built in 1873.















I particularly liked the verandah along the eastern side, and so did many of the visitors who took advantage of the raffia and cane chairs to relax for a chat or a catch up with the Sunday paper. There are expansive views across the gardens to the harbour.

5 comments:

  1. Wow, that is an impressive building! A nice garden too.

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  2. It's beautiful, looks like an old university building. Love that lawn! How do they keep it so green in your summer heat?

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  3. You know - I have never been into the grounds or the building. Must rectify that.

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  4. Is this the one located near Sydney Opera House?

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