Opened in 1932 ,this majestic structure spans the harbour at the one of its narrowest points.The best way to exprience the bridge is on foot- don't expect much of a view of crossing by car or a train.Climb the stairs , stairs are from the both shores, leading to a footpath running the length of the eatern side.
The total weight of the steel works of the bridge , including the arch and approch spans , is 52,800 toones ,with arch itself weighing 39000 tones. About 79% steel was impoted from England. The contractors set up two works shops at Milsons point, at the site of the present day Luna Park, and fabricated the steel into the girders and other required parts.
If you are capable of walking in one direction , I suggest you start on the North Sydney and heads towards city.The way you will have the best views right in front of you(Opera House and circular Quay) as you walk forward.
Then grab a coffee on the Rocks of Circular Quay.
Either sunrise or sunsetis the most appropriate for photographs compared to the harshness of the middle of the day.
Sunrise would be the best time as you are not only looking at the sun rising in the sky.
Some facts that you rarely know about The bridge:
* The bridge was formally openedon Saturday , 19 March 1932.
* 85 year old Lloyd Poulton has done the climb 50 times.
* The arch submit is around 172 m high above the sea level.
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