The Domain, Public park in Sydney, Australia.
The Domain is a large open park on the eastern edge of Sydney's central business district, covering rolling lawns and tree-lined paths. It connects directly to the Royal Botanic Garden and stretches toward the waterfront near Farm Cove.
In 1788 the first governor set aside this land for farming and personal use near the new settlement at Farm Cove. Over the 19th century the area gradually opened to the public and became a central gathering space.
Speakers Corner, formally set aside in 1878 near the Art Gallery, is a steel platform inscribed with the names of famous orators; speakers still occasionally appear on Sunday afternoons. The Domain also hosts the Christmas carols concert, Homebake, Tropfest and open-air opera, jazz and symphony performances, with audiences seated on the grass.
Several entrances along Art Gallery Road, Hospital Road, and Mrs Macquarie's Road lead into the park and allow access from different directions. Most paths are paved and flat, making walking and cycling straightforward.
The steel speakers' podium at Speakers Corner, formally set aside in 1878, carries the names of well-known orators; speakers can still turn up on Sunday afternoons without notice. The Domain Car Park beneath the lawns holds 1,130 cars and has a 207-metre moving walkway to the north end of Hyde Park.
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