Lynnski

By Lynnski

Queen Victora's reflection

Has another busy day in Sydney and went up the Sydney Tower which when it was built in the 80's was the 4th highest building in the world, however its been superseded since by a country mile.
Whilst the 360 degrees panoramic views where breath taking the buildings seem in dwarf mode compared to the Queen Victoria Buildings caught in reflection of this modern building that a glimpsed while waiting at the bus stop.

A little history for those of you who are interested:-

The Queen Victoria Building has been described by Pierre Cardin as "the most beautiful shopping centre in the world". This outstanding example of Byzantine architecture, which occupies an entire city block, was built in 1898 to replace the original Sydney Markets. Later, it accommodated a concert hall, which eventually became the City Library.

Queen Victoria Building, Sydney, NSW
Ground Floor : Queen Victoria Building, Sydney

The building was remodelled in the 1930s and used for different purposes, including municipal offices. In 1984 it was completely refurbished as a shopping centre, with more than 200 shops. The renovations, by the Malaysian company Ipoh Garden Berhad, were highly imaginative and thoughtful. Most important, they retained the turn-of-the-century charm of the building.

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