Emden Gun, Sydney

Name: Emden Gun
Address: Sydney, Australia

#117 among attractions in Sydney

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HMAS Sydney I - SMS Emden Memorial is a heritage-listed former foreign naval ship gun and now war memorial and war trophy located in Hyde Park, on the corner of Liverpool and College Streets in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by City of Sydney and built from 1917 by Messrs Loveridge and Hudson, Redfern. It is also known as HMAS Sydney 1 - SMS Emden Memorial and Emden Gun. The property is owned by City of Sydney. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 27 February 2015. ()

Coordinates: 33°52'35"S, 151°12'43"E

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Central Business District (Hyde Park)Sydney Australia

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Emden Gun – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hyde Park, Australian Museum, Castlereagh Street, St Mary's Cathedral.

~1710 ftN
Australia's oldest public parkland
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Museum, Natural history museum
Australian Museum, Sydney
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~1810 ftSW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Castlereagh Street, Sydney
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~1970 ftN
Grand Gothic-style church begun in 1821
St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney
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~850 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
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~1500 ftW
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~1880 ftNW
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Synagogue, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
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Obelisk
Hyde Park Obelisk, Sydney
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~810 ftSW
Theater
Australian Hall, Sydney
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Emden Gun?

Nearby attractions include Whitlam Square, Sydney (1 min walk), ANZAC Memorial, Sydney (2 min walk), Australian Hall, Sydney (4 min walk), Australian Museum, Sydney (5 min walk).

How to get to Emden Gun by public transport?

The nearest stations to Emden Gun:

Train

Museum (3 min walk)
Town Hall (10 min walk)

Bus

Museum Station, Downing Centre, Stand E • Lines: 302, 303, 431 (4 min walk)
Museum Station, Castlereagh St, Stand F • Lines: 431 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Town Hall • Lines: L2, L3 (9 min walk)
Chinatown • Lines: L2, L3 (10 min walk)

Ferry

Pyrmont Bay Wharf • Lines: F4, Ferry (25 min walk)
Darling Harbour Wharf 1 (25 min walk)