Project: Sydney and Surrounds. Photo walk 19. Martin Place, Sydney CBD

Martin Place is a pedestrian mall in the Central Business District of Sydney.

3 facts about Martin Place:

1. Martin Place was officially opened 1892, and was named in honour of Sir James Martin, the three time Premier of NSW and Chief Justice of Supreme Court of NSW.

2. The Lloyd Rees fountain near the intersection of Martin Place and Pitt Street was featured in the film “The Matrix”, where Neo is distracted by the Woman in the Red Dress. The fountain has been rebuilt since the film was made. Martin Place was also the location of the final fight between Neo and Agent Smith in “The Matrix Revolutions”.

3. Sydney's largest Christmas tree stands in Martin Place every year. A Christmas concert is held in late November, when the tree is decorated.

References: Wikipedia

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