For visitors wanting Sydney accommodation Darlinghurst can be a good choice. It is a trendy grunge atmosphere close to the city centre. Known fondly by locals as Darlo, it has a vibrant blend of bohemian coffee drinkers and an eclectic blend of the modern and historic as well as the posh and punk. Its village character has a similar mood to many Manhattan neighbourhoods or the Parisian Left Bank.
The area has a flamboyant atmosphere that is attractive to both visitors and locals. Key Sydney attractions such as the Opera House and Harbor Bridge are all within walking distance. Darlo is a small area - only a few square miles - boxed by College William and Oxford Streets as well as Darlinghurst Road. The suburb was originally called Henrietta Town. Governor Darling, changed the name to Darlinghurst after his wife in 1831.
At the very core of Darlinghurst sits Little Italy. This tiny quarter, covering only two or three blocks, was densely populated by migrant Italians for several decades during the 1900s. Today it is an interesting mix of small terrace homes, modern apartments, converted commercial offices, cafes and restaurants. Oxford Street is always pumping with vibrant energy. People are always gathered in its pubs, bars, eateries, stores, fashion boutiques, galleries, salons, and gyms. It is the spiritual heart of the world famous Gay Mardi Gras hosted by Sydney each year. The carnival attracts more than 300,000 spectators, many from overseas. City Gym on Crown (near William) Street is somewhat of a local institution. The fitness conscious and friends go there to see and be-seen. It was the first gym in Australia to hold aerobics classes.
Darlo is home to the Sydney Jewish Museum, considered by some to be one of the best museums of its type in the world. It is situated along Darlinghurst Road near its intersection with Burton Street. It contains powerful exhibits focused on the history of Jews in Australia as well as poignant documents and objects relating to the holocaust and the Jewish culture generally. The exhibits include audiovisual displays and interactive media. There's also a museum shop, a resource center, a small theatre, and a kosher cafe.
There are literally hundreds of eateries, many open at all hours and offering a delicious range of tempting cuisines. Most streets in Darlo have at least a few cafes or restaurants but most are situated along Darlinghurst Road as well as Oxford, Stanley, Palmer and Victoria Streets. Entertainment is non-stop, dominate by the discos, all-night dance clubs, pubs and cafes along Oxford Street and Darlinghurst Road in Kings Cross.
Another prominent building is Darlinghurst Goal. This large structure fronts onto Taylor Square. A mandate was given to architect Francis Greenway about 1820 to design the jail. That order was withdrawn since it was eventually decided that Greenway, a former convict, should not work on the structure. The project stagnated for many years. Work recommenced in 1835 once new plans had been secured. It took about 50 years for the overall structure to be finalised.
The jail has the shape of a wheel with spokes. Several wings radiate from a central hub with narrow courtyards between each wing. It remained the main Sydney penitentiary until 1912, when a new facility at Long Bay was completed. During its long life, Darlinghurst Goal hosted many public executions by hanging on temporary gallows outside the main gate in Forbes Street. Regular private executions on permanent gallows were performed inside the walls near the intersection of Darlinghurst Road and Burton Street. In all, 79 criminals were executed at the goal including the bushranger Captain Moonlight and Jimmy Governor.
One of the most prominent buildings in the area is the old Darlinghurst Goal. This structure was built during the 1880s to replace a much smaller facility at Circular Quay. The structure was a source of controversy from its very beginning. Plans for the goal were originally requested from architect Francis Greenway around 1820. Several walls based on his plans were built between 1822 and 1824 by convicts. Their inscriptions can still be seen on the eastern and southern walls. The goal ceased operation in 1912 and is now the Sydney Accommodation Darlinghurst for the East Sydney Technical College.
The area has a flamboyant atmosphere that is attractive to both visitors and locals. Key Sydney attractions such as the Opera House and Harbor Bridge are all within walking distance. Darlo is a small area - only a few square miles - boxed by College William and Oxford Streets as well as Darlinghurst Road. The suburb was originally called Henrietta Town. Governor Darling, changed the name to Darlinghurst after his wife in 1831.
At the very core of Darlinghurst sits Little Italy. This tiny quarter, covering only two or three blocks, was densely populated by migrant Italians for several decades during the 1900s. Today it is an interesting mix of small terrace homes, modern apartments, converted commercial offices, cafes and restaurants. Oxford Street is always pumping with vibrant energy. People are always gathered in its pubs, bars, eateries, stores, fashion boutiques, galleries, salons, and gyms. It is the spiritual heart of the world famous Gay Mardi Gras hosted by Sydney each year. The carnival attracts more than 300,000 spectators, many from overseas. City Gym on Crown (near William) Street is somewhat of a local institution. The fitness conscious and friends go there to see and be-seen. It was the first gym in Australia to hold aerobics classes.
Darlo is home to the Sydney Jewish Museum, considered by some to be one of the best museums of its type in the world. It is situated along Darlinghurst Road near its intersection with Burton Street. It contains powerful exhibits focused on the history of Jews in Australia as well as poignant documents and objects relating to the holocaust and the Jewish culture generally. The exhibits include audiovisual displays and interactive media. There's also a museum shop, a resource center, a small theatre, and a kosher cafe.
There are literally hundreds of eateries, many open at all hours and offering a delicious range of tempting cuisines. Most streets in Darlo have at least a few cafes or restaurants but most are situated along Darlinghurst Road as well as Oxford, Stanley, Palmer and Victoria Streets. Entertainment is non-stop, dominate by the discos, all-night dance clubs, pubs and cafes along Oxford Street and Darlinghurst Road in Kings Cross.
Another prominent building is Darlinghurst Goal. This large structure fronts onto Taylor Square. A mandate was given to architect Francis Greenway about 1820 to design the jail. That order was withdrawn since it was eventually decided that Greenway, a former convict, should not work on the structure. The project stagnated for many years. Work recommenced in 1835 once new plans had been secured. It took about 50 years for the overall structure to be finalised.
The jail has the shape of a wheel with spokes. Several wings radiate from a central hub with narrow courtyards between each wing. It remained the main Sydney penitentiary until 1912, when a new facility at Long Bay was completed. During its long life, Darlinghurst Goal hosted many public executions by hanging on temporary gallows outside the main gate in Forbes Street. Regular private executions on permanent gallows were performed inside the walls near the intersection of Darlinghurst Road and Burton Street. In all, 79 criminals were executed at the goal including the bushranger Captain Moonlight and Jimmy Governor.
One of the most prominent buildings in the area is the old Darlinghurst Goal. This structure was built during the 1880s to replace a much smaller facility at Circular Quay. The structure was a source of controversy from its very beginning. Plans for the goal were originally requested from architect Francis Greenway around 1820. Several walls based on his plans were built between 1822 and 1824 by convicts. Their inscriptions can still be seen on the eastern and southern walls. The goal ceased operation in 1912 and is now the Sydney Accommodation Darlinghurst for the East Sydney Technical College.
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