26 February 2012

Botanic Gardens - last call




Upper levels, back view, of Conservatorium of Music.  Website: Australian Castles/Gothic architecture offers the full frontal here

a welcoming respite from the sun, under the fig-tree canopy





Read of the incredible fate in 1882, of  The Garden Palace  to which this beautiful sandstone and wrought-iron gateway belonged . 
(Linked to Sydney Architecture)

I'll be sure to return to the gardens again before too long; there is so much to explore still.

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6 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Lovely photos! The botantic garden looks like a great place to spend the day. Happy Scenic Sunday!

TexWisGirl said...

i really like that building! almost castle-like. :)

Jan said...

I was there in January, after visiting the Mawson Exhibition at the State Library.
Great photos of a lovely place to wander through.

Joyful said...

It looks like a very beautiful place to visit.

Unknown said...

Love the "roundabout" in your first pic. Botanical gardens are a great respite for us city dwellers:)

Kay said...

Enjoyed your garden photos Carole. Botanical Gardens are great places to visit. It's ashame but.....I haven't visit the one in our nearest city yet while I did visit some in USA. Springtime is near,might be a good time to go...