Sunday 4 September 2011

Government House

Government House is located alongside the Royal Botanic Gardens, overlooking Sydney Harbour. It was formerly the official residence, and remains the official reception space, of the Governor of New South Wales. It was designed by Edward Blore, in the Gothic revival architectural style. Building commenced in 1837 with Governor George Gipps becoming the first resident in 1845. It is now managed by the Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales as a museum. A view in the opposite direction can be seen here.

14 comments:

  1. Your Government house and the grounds are beautiful. Great shot!

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  2. Nice Mansion ! There are so much windows on it... I wouldn't like to be the one cleaning them...

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  3. Funny looking building really, but what sight lines from the photo from the other side of the building! Not an infinity pool, but perhaps an infinity pond.

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  4. I went on a tour of the public rooms earlier this year. It's free and not something one would normally think to do.

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  5. A handsome building with a magnificent view!

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  6. The house has many interesting shadows.

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  7. Joan, neither have I but I certainly want to. Maybe for one of those special state occasions.

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  8. Such on official and stately looking building. Would love to visit it one day.

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  9. What an unusual looking building Jim, you've caught it with the sun at just the right angle to show all the light and shadows on the brickwork, great shot!

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