Square, Plaza sights in Sydney
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Taylor Square
You know it’s been a rough night if you wake up here – a vaguely defined paved area straddling Oxford St, and the hub of Darlinghurst’s gay nightlife. The stern Greek Revival Darlinghurst Courthouse (1842) watches the goings-on, no doubt disapprovingly. Near the courthouse is a heritage-listed Edwardian underground toilet (closed), while on the Surry Hills side a sporadic fountain shoots enemas at unsuspecting passers-by. Continuing the theme are sculpted, metre-high suppositories, housing an outdoor gallery of sorts.
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Italian Forum
This re-created mustard and maroon Italian piazza has copped its fair share of criticism, and yes, it’s totally Disney-goes-to-Rome, but the Italian Forum is a reliable place for a strong coffee, some pasta or a pair of expensive sunglasses. Immaculate waiters without a hair out of place deliver your gelato or macchiato as the kids play Caligula. Remember to say ‘Ciao’ whenever possible.
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