Overseas Passenger Terminal
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4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Overseas Passenger Terminal
You have arrived at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, situated on the western edge of Circular Quay. This location is arguably the most prestigious maritime address in the world, serving as the front door for millions of…
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Directly behind the Overseas Passenger Terminal lies The Rocks, Sydney's oldest neighborhood and the site of the original convict settlement. The analytical significance of The Rocks cannot be overstated; it is the physical…
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From an architectural standpoint, the Overseas Passenger Terminal is a fascinating example of mid-20th-century modernism adapted for the maritime environment. Originally completed in 1960, the terminal was designed to replace the…
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As you conclude your time at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, you are standing at the very edge of the continent, looking out over the water that defines this city. Whether you are arriving from the airport to start a voyage or…
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What is Overseas Passenger Terminal?
Overseas Passenger Terminal is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -33.8587, 151.2100 |
| Last updated |
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