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Sydney Tower Eye Observation DeckvsSt. Mary's Cathedral
Both are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Sydney Tower Eye and Skywalk ranks significantly higher than St. Mary's Cathedral. Sydney Tower Eye and Skywalk scores 90 with approval from 8 sources including Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck
Fodor's
Concierge
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Michelin Guide
The Telegraph
100 Market Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
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Fodor's "Short of taking a scenic flight, a visit to the top of this 309-meter (1,000 foot) golden-turret-topped spike is the best way to see Sydney's spectacular layout." Full review
Concierge "It's been dominating the skyline for a quarter of a century, as both the highest point in the city and the highest observation deck in the Southern Hemisphere."
Frommer's "This addition to the Sydney thrill scene is a heart-stopping experience that is definitely not for people who are scared of heights." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"View Sydney in all its breathtaking glory from Sydney Tower Eye and the Observation Deck." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Take an elevator to get to this bird’s-eye-viewing deck. It’s the perfect perch for catching a glimpse of the planes as they take off and land." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Skywalk, part of the Sydney Tower, is the highest open-air attraction in the city." Full review
Time Out "Sydney Tower provides a panoramic 360-degree view from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Blue Mountains in the west." Full review
i
The Skywalk... awesome day or night, but keep an eye on the sky.
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Topping out at 309m, Sydney Tower is the highest building in Sydney." Full review
The Telegraph "The 360-degree views stretch west to the Blue Mountains, north across the Harbour Bridge, east along the headlands and out to the Pacific Ocean, and south to the shores of historic Botany Bay." Full review
St. Mary's Cathedral Fodor's Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide Time Out
Afar Magazine Frommer's
St Mary's Road & College Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
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Fodor's "At the front of the cathedral stand statues of Cardinal Moran and Archbishop Kelly, two Irishmen who were prominent in Australia's Roman Catholic Church." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Built to last, this 106m-long Gothic Revival megalith was begun in 1868, consecrated in 1905 and substantially finished in 1928, but the massive, 75m-high spires weren’t added until 2000." Full review
Travel + Leisure "St. Mary’s is a trip – it’s a grand sandstone cathedral that looms over the eastern edge of Hyde Park." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Welcome to Australia's oldest Catholic institution and one of the largest cathedrals in the country" Full review
i
Be sure to see the stained-glass windows from the early 20C depicting Biblical scenes.
Time Out "Don’t miss the cathedral’s crypt, which is decorated with a beautifully designed terrazzo floor depicting the six days of Creation." Full review
Afar Magazine "Find an oasis of tranquillity in the heart of the city at this magnificent church, the spiritual home of Sydney's Catholic community and the seat of the archbishop of Sydney." Full review
Frommer's "Sydney's most impressive place of worship, built for its large population of Irish convicts, is a giant sandstone and stained-glass construction between the Domain and Hyde Park" Full review
