Captain James Cook Statue, Hyde Park, Sydney, Bronze monument in Hyde Park, Sydney, Australia.
Description
This bronze figure in Hyde Park depicts a man holding a telescope in his left hand while his right arm reaches toward the sky. The sculpture sits on a large granite base surrounded by pathways and trees within the park.
History
A British artist created this bronze sculpture in the 1870s in England and later had it transported to Sydney. The monument was installed at its current location in 1879 following a major celebration of the event.
Culture
The statue honours a European explorer whose voyages shaped Australia's colonial past. It stands in a central location where locals and visitors pass through and reflect on the country's history.
Practical
The monument sits at the intersection of two main park streets and is easy to find and reach. Visitors can view it at any time since it is in a public area, and multiple pathways let you explore it on foot.
Did you know?
The dedication ceremony in 1879 was a massive event with tens of thousands of people marching through Sydney. This spectacle made the installation of the monument one of the city's major moments.
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