Joanna James
Adelaide is bursting with rich cosmopolitan culture, flavours, fun events, and entertainment. Here is a list of the best tourist attractions to take in during your time in the city, that will ensure a well-rounded trip.
St. Peter's Cathedral is one of the most recognisable and important landmarks in Adelaide and was founded all the way in the year 1869. Reminiscent of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the striking façade of St. Peter's Cathedral is flanked by two monumental spires. Apart from the beautiful stained-glass windows, a massive high alters, the attraction also boasts of a large and powerful organ, which is used in daily services. St. Peter's has also been long since famous in Adelaide for its talented choir. The attraction can be easily reached from the best hotel in Adelaide including the likes of Avani Adelaide Residences with ease.
Dating back to colonial times, the State Library of South Austria is located in a fabulous old building and guarantees the delight of bookworms and history aficionados with its stunning, book-lined interior. Given that it is the largest public research library in the whole of South Australia. the library hosts an extensive collection of books, sound and video recordings, and photographs on every topic imaginable. The State Library is considered to be of the most beautiful libraries in the world and is well worth checking out if you are in the area.
Adelaide's history has been defined by the various waves of immigrants who arrived on its shores, and the Migration Museum is the perfect place to visit to delve into this past. This museum was opened in 1986 and features an extensive collection that will take you on a fascinating journey through the ages, with illustrated stories, photos, and artifacts explaining how the state was settled. The museum routinely runs a lot of educational programs and is very popular with tourists.
For those looking to escape the incessant hustle and bustle of the city, the Waterfall Gully will be the ideal place to head to. Just five kilometers from the center of Adelaide and is located within the confines of Cleveland Conservation Park. Here you can enjoy taking in the glistening waterfall, hike to the very top of Mount Lofty, and possibly enjoy a delicious picnic.
Rundle Mall promises to cater to your every want and need with a plethora of restaurants, cute cafes, and snack stands on offer. Home to over 800 shops, the shopping strip is the top spot to head to indulge in some retail therapy. Here independent boutiques and stylish arcades sit side by side with popular chain stores and beloved Australian brands. There are plenty of pop-up stalls and stands which you can have a browse if mainstream shopping is not on your agenda. The mall itself is dotted with lovely fountains sculptures and statues to take in as well.
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