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The City of Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, the largest state of Australia. The city is adorned with historical buildings, green parks, ancient and modern public artworks, heritage and cultural sites and a lovely riverside. This picturesque city is a popular tourist destination and is sometimes referred to as ‘ parkland oasis' by the tourists or visitors. The city also abounds in beautiful shopping arcades, eateries, nightclubs, pubs and attractive sites. History - The City of Perth was founded by Captain James Stirling in 1829. It was the part of the Swan River Colony, the first free settlement in Australia. The city was officially founded on 12 th August, 1829, by felling of a tree. Perth celebrated 175th anniversary of its foundation. Tourist Attractions - The major tourist attractions of the city of Perth are- - Perth Concert Hall
- The Constitutional Centre
- The Perth Mint
- Perth Town Hall
- Catholic Cathedral of St Mary's
- Kings Park
- Swan River
- Point Fraser
- Heirisson Island housing kangaroos
- Barrack Square
- Perth Cultural Centre with Art Gallery of Western Australia
- Western Australian Museum
- Scitech -Australia's principal science centre
- Horizon - the Planetarium
Entertainment- There are a lot of entertainment choices in Perth including art galleries, themed pubs, bars and dance clubs. You can hit the dance floor or party at the night clubs and discos at Northbridge. Northbridge is also the site of the Art Gallery of Western Australia and Annual festivals like the Chinese New Year and the Pride Parade Shopping- Perth is a shopper's paradise with about 900 specialty shops which offer various stuffs and objects ranging from children's toys to hi-tech goods, designer fashion wear and accessories. You can shop in - Hay and Murray Street Malls
- Forrest Chase
- Carillon City
- King Street
- Piccadilly
- Wesley and Paragon Arcades
Food- The City of Perth has an abundance of cafes and restaurants delectable delicacies. Besides the premier restaurants, there are also budget restaurants and food halls offering Japanese, Chinese, English roasts and health food. You can also enjoy Al fresco dining that is available everywhere in the city. Accommodation - Perth offers a wide array of accommodation ranging from five star luxurious resorts, Small Boutique-Style Hotels, Backpacker Hostels, and Serviced Apartments and et cetera . Northbridge is the hub of backpacking activity.
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