Mrs Macquarie's Chair, Historic landmark in Sydney, Australia
Mrs Macquarie's Chair is an exposed sandstone rock cut into the shape of a bench.
It was carved by convicts in 1810 for Governor Macquarie's wife Elizabeth.
The chair serves as a lasting testament to colonial Sydney and its transformation under Governor Macquarie.
Today, it is a popular tourist destination offering panoramic views of the harbour and the Sydney Opera House.
Despite its name, it is not actually a chair but a bench.
Location: New South Wales
Elevation above the sea: 18 m
Material: sandstone
Source: Wikimedia
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