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 Hobart - Tasmania |
"...Hobart is the Capital of Tasmania and is the Second Oldest City in Australia..."
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Hobart is Tasmania's state capital and the second oldest city in Australia (Sydney is the oldest). Hobart is the largest city in the state. The population of the entire Hobart area is well into the 190,000 thousands. It was first settled in 1804, the early population was mainly convicts. Hobart's early life revolved around the waterfront.
Wandering around the city centre on foot will allow visitors to see the classic colonial sandstone architecture of buildings such as the Parliament House. 'The Theatre Royal' is the oldest theatre still operating in Australia and has seen performances from well known names like - Laurence Olivier and Gladys Moncrieff. Anglesea Barracks is the oldest military establishment still used by the Army and is open for public inspection.
The criminal courts and penitentiary built in 1834 has an execution yard. St. David's Cathedral and Franklin Square are two landmarks close to the centre of the city, whilst the suburb of Battery Point is a world of history on its own. In the City Centre you can even try your hand at a game of giant chess.
Hobart's newest place of interest is the Antarctic Adventure in Salamanca Place which has over fifty interactive exhibits associated with Antarctica and Australia's presence there.
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