Interesting and Unusual Facts About Adelaide – Facts You May Not Know

In other words, Adelaide is the only 'free' state; it was not a settlement initiated by convicts. And yes, this makes the locals kind of boastful as belonging to the only settlement in Australia, which does not originate from convicts. Adelaide city was established as a capital in 1836 for 'free' British settlers. Hence, most of the settlers there had no criminal background. And this confidence resulted in no prison being built at the time of establishing the city. However, crime rates did soar, which meant a goal was eventually added.

Adelaide is known as the '20-minute city'. Because it only takes 20 minutes to travel from one point to the other within the city. Therefore, Adelaide is one of the easiest cities to travel within. You can enjoy a day checking out this theory by simply deciding on central accommodation when looking for Adelaide hotels. Some central Adelaide city hotels like Avani Adelaide Residences are perfect for easily exploring the culture and beautiful environs of Adelaide.

Learn about the indigenous people of Australia exploring the South Australia Museum in Adelaide. Boasting the nation's largest collection of artefacts on the Aborigines, you can get educated about the past, present and future plans of Australia's first people there.

Hence, it is also nicknamed the 'city of churches'. And true to this, the city has a church in just about every corner. You could go on a walkabout tour of the city, exploring the neighbourhood of your Adelaide hotel to see how many churches you encounter. While some of the churches are new structures, there are some lovely vintage shrines to discover. All are beautiful designs of skilled architects and lovely to explore.

Yes, here's another nickname for this marvellous city. Adelaide is the 'opal city'. The city is renowned across the globe for its quality opal products and you too can purchase some of these fine products as souvenirs or gifts.

Adelaide has been a pioneer in many sectors throughout the ages. It was the nation's first city to afford women the right to vote. It was also the first to make it a criminal offence to practise racial discrimination and commit a sexual offence. Plus, Adelaide was the first city to recognise land rights for the indigenous people.

The Royal Adelaide Hospital cost over a staggering A$2 billion to construct. And is the world's third most expensive building. The elaborate construction is also the largest hospital in South Australia!
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