Adelaide is a grid layout interspaced by wide boulevards large public square and surrounded by parkland. If you flying from London, there are many airports to take you to your destination city like London airport, Birmingham Airport, Dublin airport, Glasgow airport, New Castle airport and many others. The distance between London and this city is 16260 km. Flight takes 26 hr approximately. Robin Flights will help you in a search for cheap tickets.
It is a planned city designed by the first surveyor Colonel William light. It is known as Light's vision. Arrange it in a grid of 5 square. The benefit of this design is numerous. Wide-lane road from starting to end. Beautiful green ring around the city.
Adelaide Airport
It has two commercial airports, Adelaide and Parafield. This airport is in western suburbs exceeding 7 millions passengers annually. It has ability to cater A – 380. The airport is design to handle 27 aircraft simultaneously is capable handling 3000 passenger per hours.
The impact of British culture can be seen there. This city attracts tourists from other part of Europe including Germany.
Art and entertainment of Adelaide
The arts scene flourished between 1960 -1970 got successive support from major political parties. Some of the famous festivals are Adelaide Festival of arts, Fringe Festival which were established in 1960. Construction of this city festival centre stated in 1970 and was completed in 1976.The music of Adelaide has various groups and individual who have achieved both national and international frame. It is also plays host to Australia leading dance companies, The Australian Dance theatre and Leigh Warren & Dancers.
Monuments of Adelaide
It is quite apparent that Adelaide is a city of much history, clearly illustrated by its numerous old building, various landmarks. Adelaide town hall was built in 1860s.
Old Adelaide Gaol is another landmark and dated back to 1878 and was finally decommissioned in 1878. Parliament house is yet another land mark features magnificent architecture, marble exterior columns, beautifully decorated inside with many grand features and impressive staircase. The building dates back to late 19th century and offers guided tours.
The Ayers Historic is an important mansion in the city and stands across from Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Carrick Hill house
Carrick Hill house is a large and impressive stately home built during 1930s and it is in southern side of the city. It is home to lavishly decorated interior with detail features. Some more important building is Grange House, Magistrates Court of South Australia, State Library of South Australia and Torrens Lake.