While spring is gaining momentum, the velvet season is in full swing in the southern hemisphere. It’s time to visit the most beautiful and interesting cities in another part of the world.
Sydney, Australia
Sydney is the largest, most populous and richest city in the country. Among its attractions, we can note the Sydney Opera House – the same building with “sails” that each of us has seen more than once on postcards, one of the most recognizable in the world. The Harbor Bridge, one of the greatest arch bridges in the world, can also be called the city’s calling card. Anyone with children over 10 years old can take a guided tour along one of the side arches of the bridge to its top to look at the amazing view of the city from there.
Another must-see place is the Sydney Aquarium. Even if it is not famous for the widest variety of living creatures, it looks amazing. The passages here are made in such a way that the fish swim around you from all sides, even above your head. And you can come here at any time of the year.
Now it’s mid-autumn in Australia, the temperature during the day is about +22 degrees, at night +13.
If the desire to admire autumn in Australia is not a reason for you to visit this continent, then here are ten more reasons why it is really worth going there.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Brazilian carnival, endless fiesta and many bright dancers – of course, all this
Rio! The city is so stunning with its grace and beauty that the Brazilians themselves say about it: God created the Earth in six days, and on the seventh he created Rio de Janeiro.
The city is located on the shores of the magnificent Guanabara Bay, around which there are many beautiful cliffs and hills. Everything around is surrounded by exotic plants, and the beaches stretch for miles around. The city has many attractions, the most famous is the statue of Christ the Redeemer on Mount Corcovado, the monument that is first seen by passengers on flights approaching Rio. You can look at the picturesque bay from Sugarloaf Mountain, which you will have to climb by a breathtaking cable car. In addition, Brazil is a football country and is home to the Maracanã stadium, which for a long time remained the largest in the world.
Rio de Janeiro is now in autumn, with very pleasant temperatures of +27 during the day and +21 at night.
Wellington, New Zealand
New Zealand’s capital may not have the most pleasant weather, but it does offer some unique scenery. The subtropical maritime climate brings a lot of rainfall, and earthquakes are frequent, but still crowds of tourists are eager to see this wonderful country, which also houses the famous hobbit village from The Lord of the Rings.
The most visited places are the Parliament building, the Central Library, the huge Government Palace and St. Paul’s Cathedral. The city is also the cultural center of the country; there are many interesting museums and various festivals are often held here. Very noteworthy is the free museum “Te Papa”, which cannot fail to impress with its originality. A huge world of all kinds of games opens up here for children, and adults can feel the vibration of an earthquake, listen to the songs of magical birds, and also look at the world’s largest ten-meter squid.
Autumn in New Zealand is somewhat comparable to our spring: now it’s up to +16 during the day and +11 at night.
Quito, Ecuador
One of the highest capitals in the world is located on the slope of a volcano and delights the eye with numerous eucalyptus parks and ancient buildings. Quito was one of the first to be inscribed on the UNESCO Heritage List for its incredible combination of different architectural styles and cultural traditions.
The most popular places in the city among both tourists and local residents are observation decks, because from such a height one can enjoy unique views. There you can not only admire it, but also relax in one of the many cafes and restaurants. The most famous site is called Loma El Panecillo, where there is a mythical woman made of stone who protects the city from harm. Of course, the historical center with the presidential residence is also interesting. Fans of small and cozy streets will definitely enjoy Quito – there are many of them here. A characteristic detail of the urban landscape is freshly washed laundry drying on ropes stretched between houses.
The weather in the capital of Ecuador is approximately the same all year round and now here during the day it reaches +18, and at night up to +10.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
This city is simultaneously similar to all famous cities and not to any of them separately. There are ancient streets with a rich history, and neighborhoods with the most modern buildings, and gardens and parks rich in greenery.
The popular district of La Boca, where the famous Argentine tango originated, will never let you get bored, because there is constant activity on the streets, performances and master classes of dancers are held. Among the attractions, the first place is the Metropolitan Cathedral, where the relics of the Argentine national hero José da San Martin are kept. No less remarkable is De Maio Square, as well as the city’s numerous museums.
Buenos Aires experiences fairly hot weather all year round. Now there is a warm autumn with temperatures of +23 during the day and +13 at night.
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