Customs House, Sydney, Heritage custom house in Circular Quay, Australia
The six-floor Neoclassical building at 31 Alfred Street displays prominent sandstone columns and intricate architectural details across its symmetrical facade.
Built in 1845 under Governor Sir George Gipps, the structure replaced previous facilities at The Rocks to manage Sydney's increasing maritime trade.
The building stands on traditional Eora land, with Customs Square entrance paving depicting the original tidal zone from First Fleet landing.
The facility maintains extended hours from Monday through Saturday until midnight, with Sunday operations concluding at 5 PM for public access.
A glass floor section reveals an extensive scale model spanning 10 square kilometers of downtown Sydney, offering visitors an overhead perspective.
Location: New South Wales
Inception: 1845
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Floors above the ground: 6
Address: 31 Alfred St, Sydney NSW, 2000
GPS coordinates: -33.86161,151.21106
Latest update: May 11, 2025 01:28
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