Kings Cross, Entertainment district in Sydney, Australia
Kings Cross is a neighborhood in the eastern inner city of Sydney with bars, restaurants, theaters, and a circular fountain at the main crossroads. Shops line Darlinghurst Road and William Street, which extend eastward from the harbor.
The area was called Queen's Cross until 1905, then renamed after Edward the Seventh to avoid confusion with another square in Sydney. From the 1960s onward, the neighborhood developed into a nightlife spot with clubs and theaters.
The area shows neon signs from the 1970s along several facades, casting red and blue light across the pavement after dark. On weekends, music pubs and cocktail bars draw a mixed crowd from different parts of town.
The train station sits one stop east of Martin Place, connecting the neighborhood to the center within a few minutes. Bars and restaurants stay open late, so the area is most active after dark.
A tall Coca-Cola billboard has glowed red and white on a street corner since the 1970s, serving as a reference point for many visitors. Locals often use the sign as a meeting spot when they head out in the area at night.
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