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Victoria_Square_Fountain_Adelaide_AustraliaStreets in Adelaide intersect at right angles. The city center is surrounded by four avenues: North, East, West, South Terrace.

City district, split the street King William St., connects the northern part of Adelaide's Victorian bridge over the River Torrens (Torrens River). At the heart of the city are many parks and gardens.

The British history of the city cost him the nickname "City of the churchmen". After the Second World War in Adelaide again influx of immigrants from Europe. The mild climate and mixture of peoples give this city its charm.

Adelaide attractions

Adelaide is not built up by shiny skyscrapers, like the administrative centers of other states. Several large buildings are not dissonant with the colonial style of architecture. She managed to avoid the "Americanization" Life here is slow and calm.

But the development of literature and art, it is in the first place. Even-numbered years are festivals of art, on the odd – feasts of wine from the valley of Barossa. Arts Festival lasts two weeks, during which it seems you can see everything: ballet, concerts, exhibitions, theater, opera, variety show. At the corner of North Terrace and Morphett St. Center for the Arts is located (Living Arts Centre). It is located in a former factory and converted into studios for artists who can visit. The place is very interesting.

The establishment in 1985 the Grand Prix competitions in the car on Formula – 1 "city has received worldwide recognition. Racing took place on city streets.

Adelaide-formula-1

In the heart of the city, a modern fountain in Victoria Square is usually prescribed date. The area is surrounded by buildings in colonial style, including several churches and two great Palace of Justice. On North Terrace, in the north central part of the city is restored railway station, converted in 1985 into a casino. This is one of the most elegant casinos in Australia has hundreds of gaming tables, several restaurants and bars.

Adelaide map:

Adelaide map

Some Adelaide hotels:

  • Hyatt Regency Adelaide 5*
  • Hilton Adelaide 4* super