Perth, the capital of Western Australia, holds the title of the most isolated city in the world. In fact, the nearest city, Adelaide, is 2,500 km away. away and Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia is closer than Canberra. In Western Australia, only 10% of Australia's total population lives (just over 23 million) and of that 10%, 1,800 live in Perth. Despite this feeling of isolation, it has the features to make a visit worthwhile. Here, the skyscrapers coexist in harmony with the parks and the street singers give a touch of authenticity to the city. If you go through Perth these are the 9 essentials that you can not miss:
King’s Park
It is the largest park in the city and given its size, just over 1000 hectares, you can spend a whole day there. Stroll inside and enjoy watching the birds and the diverse flora that can be found there. It is ideal to travel by bicycle, you can rent one in the same park. From here you can also contemplate the Swan River and the city buildings. The views become exceptional when night falls and the skyscrapers of the city begin to light up.Botanical Gardens
Inside the King's park you will find the botanical gardens of the city. On its 16 hectares of land you can contemplate the diversity of the flora of Western Australia with more than 2,500 plants.Cultural Center
Located in Northbridge, the party area of the city, it houses the most significant museums in the city such as the Art Gallery and the Western Australian Museum.Western Australia Museum
The permanent exhibition dedicated to the aboriginal community stands out. It is striking how big and complete it is and the section dedicated to the "stolen generations", those children of Australian aborigines who were kidnapped from their families by the Australian Government and by some Christian religious missions, between the years 1869 and 1976.Heirisson Island
This island hosts an abundant community of kangaroos and pelicans. To access the area where the kangaroos live, you have to cross a gate but the animals live the freedom is not a zoo. The ideal time to visit is towards sunset because the kangaroos are nocturnal animals and sleep during the day.Río Swan
It is the main river of the city and it is advisable to walk along the river from the island of Heirisson to the center of the city
7.The Bell Tower
This tower that houses 18 bells is one of the tourist icons of the city. It also has the oldest bell in Australia dating from 1550 and weighs 459kg.
Churches
The city houses several churches such as St. Bridge or Trinity. I recommend you enter one and attend the mass. The Australians, following their informal character, eat in full mass and, may have a young man who plays the organ and wears colored pants.London court
It is a street that represents London both in its structure and in the buildings. It is the small London of Perth.
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