APA Building, Sydney

Name: APA Building
Address: Sydney, Australia

#946 among attractions in Sydney

Art Deco architecture

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The APA Building is a heritage-listed office building located at 53-63 Martin Place in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by David W. King and built in 1936 by Kell & Rigby. It now houses the Lindt Cafe on the ground floor, which was the scene of the 2014 Sydney hostage crisis. The building was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. ()

Coordinates: 33°52'5"S, 151°12'39"E

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Central Business District (Martin Place)Sydney Australia

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APA Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Westfield Sydney, Hyde Park Barracks, The Strand Arcade, St James' Church.

~900 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield Sydney, Sydney
5 min walk • Westfield Sydney is a premier shopping destination nestled in the heart of Sydney, Australia. This upscale shopping centre is strategically located on Pitt Street Mall, one of the most bustling retail precincts in the country.
~820 ftSE
Museum, Georgian architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney
4 min walk • Hyde Park Barracks is a landmark steeped in history, nestled in the heart of Sydney, Australia. This heritage-listed former barracks, prison, and law court complex is a testimony to the city's colonial past, having housed convicts, orphans, and destitute women...
~1020 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Strand Arcade, Sydney
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sydney, The Strand Arcade stands as a cherished emblem of the city's Victorian heritage and a premier shopping destination. Since its grand opening in 1892, this historic arcade has been a beacon of elegance and sophistication, offering an array...
~550 ftS
Church, Georgian architecture, Historical place
St James' Church, Sydney
3 min walk • St James' Church, commonly known as St James', King Street, is an Australian heritage-listed Anglican parish church located at 173 King Street, in the Sydney central business district of the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales.
~1080 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
MidCity, Sydney
6 min walk • MidCity is a shopping centre in the Sydney Central Business District. It is located on Pitt Street Mall, adjacent to Westfield Sydney, The Strand Arcade and is diagonally opposite Glasshouse.
~700 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Glasshouse, Sydney
4 min walk • Glasshouse is an office and retail building in the Sydney central business district. It is located on the corner of King Street and Pitt Street Mall, adjacent to Westfield Sydney and is opposite MidCity, The Strand Arcade and Sydney Arcade.
~380 ftNE
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St Stephen's Uniting Church, Sydney
2 min walk • St Stephen's Uniting Church is a heritage-listed Uniting Church located at 197 Macquarie Street, in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~470 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Cafe
Sydney Mint, Sydney
3 min walk • The Sydney Mint in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, is the oldest surviving public building in the Sydney central business district. Built between 1811 and 1816 as the southern wing of the Sydney Hospital, it was then known as the Rum Hospital.
~450 ftNW
Art Deco architecture
MLC Building, Sydney
3 min walk • The MLC Building is a heritage-listed office building located at 42-46 Martin Place in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Bates Smart & McCutcheon and built from 1936 to 1938 by Concrete Constructions Limited.
~630 ftSW
Skyscraper
25 Martin Place, Sydney
4 min walk • 25 Martin Place is a skyscraper in Sydney, Australia. Designed by architect Harry Seidler, it stands at a height of 228 metres with 67 storeys, and remains one of his most definitive works.
~640 ftSE
Memorial
Queen's Square, Sydney
4 min walk • Queen's Square is a public square in central Sydney, Australia. The square is located at the junction of King Street with Phillip Street and Macquarie Street. It is bounded on the south by St James Road and Prince Albert Road.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to APA Building?

Nearby attractions include GIO Building, Sydney (1 min walk), State Savings Bank Building, Sydney (2 min walk), St James' Hall, Sydney (2 min walk), St Stephen's Uniting Church, Sydney (2 min walk).

How to get to APA Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to APA Building:

Train

Martin Place (1 min walk)
St James (6 min walk)

Bus

Stand C, Martin Place, Elizabeth Street • Lines: 431, M52 (2 min walk)
Stand G, Martin Place, Castlereagh St • Lines: 431 (2 min walk)

Light rail

Wynyard • Lines: L2, L3 (6 min walk)
Bridge Street • Lines: L2, L3 (9 min walk)

Ferry

Circular Quay Wharf 2 • Lines: F2, F7 (14 min walk)
Circular Quay Wharf 3 • Lines: F1 (14 min walk)