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University of Sydney Quadrangle

Historical landmark

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Address

University Pl, Camperdown NSW 2050, Australia

Website

sydney.edu.au

Contact

+61 2 9351 8746

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (964 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 9โ€ฏam to 5โ€ฏpm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 9โ€ฏam to 5โ€ฏpm
  • Tuesday: 9โ€ฏam to 5โ€ฏpm
  • Wednesday: 9โ€ฏam to 5โ€ฏpm
  • Thursday: 9โ€ฏam to 5โ€ฏpm

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  • 5/5 seamus T. 1 year ago on Google
    Need a place to chill out, here it is.
    6 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Chia Lynn C. 1 year ago on Google
    A must visit for the Hogwarts vibes! Such a lovely campus I wished I attended classes here. There werenโ€™t many people when I visited (probably the break/holiday season) so it was perfect to take photos
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 wilhelm n. 1 year ago on Google
    Classic building of the 19th century gothic revival style. Nice place to visit. If you plan to take many selfies, I recommend bringing a selfie stick instead of bothering students or other tourists.
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 David B. 5 months ago on Google
    This is a place that can be the centre of a suprisingly special full day of a weekend - and more often than just now and then. The heritage sandstone buildings look wonderful sitting on a low wall within the quadrangle, but bring with you something to read as well and really absorb the atmosphere. You might be photographed doing that too! Look up from time to time and spot more and more details of the architecture, including the gargoyles and fine sandstone work of the clock tower. If you can time your visit to a recital by the War Memorial Carillon (54 bells from 9kgs to 4.14 tonnes), which pre-Covid was every Sunday 2 - 3pm, but has been varied to times I have been unable to ascertain by calls to the Uni, you will feel somewhat divorced from everyday affairs - and concerns - and 2022! However, you can also enjoy the quadrangle by walking around such of it as you can. The Great Hall and (particularly) Maclaurin Hall are probably more impressive viewed from outside the quadrangle; the former also adjacent to the Macleay building and its lawn with Wollemi Pine specimen, and the latter magnificent when viewed walking east on Manning Road (towards the corner with Fisher Road). The time spent can expand further to fill a weekend day by visiting the nearby - across the east lawn - Chau Chak Wing Museum (12pm - 4pm weekends); and heading further east by short walks Victoria Park, the shops of Glebe Point Road & Broadway shopping centre. Alternatively, or in addition, walk west from the Quadrangle down Manning Road or Science Road and catch sport at the University of Sydney Ovals. High standard grade sport in cool months may be (Men's and Women's) Soccer, AFL or Rugby Union depending on the day and time (men's cricket, and just lately American football) in warmer months). "Away" rounds for the Uni teams can disappoint, so please plan your "associated" visit to the Ovals by first calling Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness (susf.com.au). Newer grandstand is particularly comfortable. Update: 17 September 2022 I have just received an email from Amy Johansen, University of Sydney Organist and Carillonist, that regular Carillon recitals from 2.00pm - 2.45pm of a Sunday recommence tomorrow. Will be a tour of the instrument afterwards. Program tomorrow is a Memorial to Queen Elizabeth II.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 George M. 1 year ago on Google
    The most amazing and inspiring campus of all the major universities.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Adrian G. 6 months ago on Google
    Nice place, pretty crowded at times. A lot of people here for graduation too! ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Khanh T. 6 months ago on Google
    One of the great university buildings with Gothic Revival architectural style. It is mistakenly believed as a location filming Harry Potter. Even if it is incorrect, but it is still a great location to visit in Sydney with close proximity to Sydney heart. We couldn't resist visiting and taking photos of this well preserved and maintained beauty.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 menukjau 1 year ago on Google
    A must see for every visitor to Sydney. The place I studied 20 yrs ago.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Sharmila T. 9 months ago on Google
    Lovely architecture. Grand view.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Ruiqi H. 8 months ago on Google
    Famous Harry Potter Castle, fabulous indeed๏ผ
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Junhyuk S. 11 months ago on Google
    I visited the quadangle dated 9 May 2023. What a coincidence! That day was the day of the Sydney University Graduation Ceremony. I recommend you visit this place with your kid to give him and/or her a good motivation. Enjoy.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 D L. 6 months ago on Google
    Great spot if you are into historical buildings.

  • 5/5 Jeremy C. 6 months ago on Google
    Great view. Witnessing many graduates and newly-married couples taking photos in front of this amazing building. Many people referred it as the Harry Potter Castle, which do assembles! Itโ€™s a pity that I missed the Gift Shopโ€™s opening hours, which only opened on weekdays. I failed to get a University of Sydney souvenir. Maybe next time.

  • 5/5 Scott R. 8 months ago on Google
    Free. Stunning visually. Free toilets.

  • 5/5 Amir Hossein S. 7 months ago on Google
    Great looking place. The garden is open to everyone but the halls are just open for special occasions and events.

  • 5/5 Jomiๅ‘จ่œœ 8 months ago on Google
    Itโ€™s not a Harry Potter scene, but itโ€™s really similar to it.

  • 5/5 Gavra G. 1 year ago on Google
    The building is very beautiful

  • 5/5 Rushi V. 1 year ago on Google
    Being the oldest university building in Australia, it holds significance from a historical, academic as well as architectural perspective. Be sure to check the weather before you go -- ideal to go on a not-so-dunny day and best to avoid on a rainy day! Would recommend spending about 30 minutes here

  • 5/5 Tooba A. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for photos. It was absolutely beautiful and photos turned out great. Heads up its better to get a booking or security can have you leave the premises.

  • 5/5 ไธๆƒ‘:cogent 1 year ago on Google
    Gorgeous Revival Gothic architecture. Who doesn't want to be a student again?

  • 5/5 A K. 3 years ago on Google
    Usyd is a majestic university with old school charm. The campus is so grand with beautiful sandstone buildings and lots of manicured lawns and the courses on offer are world class. Most definitely want all my descendants to attend this uni ๐Ÿ˜

  • 5/5 Francisco T. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the world's most beautiful universities, it's a must in your bucket list on sydney

  • 5/5 Allec B. 1 year ago on Google
    A proper Diner, great food, friendly staff, good service. Love the fries & the burgers are to kill for. I ordered a lar6long black, large it was!

  • 4/5 Nicole Chan Yu L. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice visit to sight seeing old architectural buildings.

  • 5/5 Yogan S. 1 year ago on Google
    Captivating architecture that embodies the richness of the academia at this institution.


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