ADELAIDE

The City of Churches

Did You Know?

Adelaide is highly accessible and thus came to be known as ‘the 20-minute city’.
Adelaide’s exotic Botanic Garden has the largest and oldest glasshouses in the Southern hemisphere.

State: South Australia
Established: December 1836
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD) (1 AUD ~ 0.71 USD ~52.40 INR)
Language: English

Overture:

The capital city of the state of South Australia, Adelaide is the heart of festivals and celebrations. It is so colorful and vibrant that Adelaide is considered to be one of the happiest places around the globe. This city is an entertainment package and it stays lit with fantastic experiences throughout the year. Moreover, Adelaide has the Mount Lofty Ranges to its east; a place where the best wines can be discovered. There is a lot to this city that will take your breath away and keep you wondering.

Firstly, the Adelaide Hills offer a unique winery expedition. Secondly, it is called ‘The City of Churches’ as it boasts about the churches for their beautiful architectural designs. One among these is the Holy Trinity Anglican Church that gestures its charm since 1838. Thirdly, this is a place where you can shop at affordable prices and delight the foodie in you. Finally, the amusing coastline and sunny beaches offer you excitement and fun that seal the deal and complete your thrilling vacation.

Lucky Dip:

Not to brag, but as soon as you step into Adelaide, you should expect surprises awaiting you. Besides, the weather is breezy and warm in summers, and the winter visits will be more of a cold monsoon. Let alone this, there are many other reasons to visit Adelaide and various delightful things you can do here. If you are fond of rustic things, then the South Australian Museum is worth a visit. Moreover, the Art Gallery of South Australia is home to the most alluring art collections in Australia.

Since the commute barely takes up your time, you can actually visit various locations in very little time. You can have a shopping break or dine in to have delicious food with refreshing wine. After this, you can stop by the biggest glasshouses; Botanical Gardens, that hold the terrific and never seen before collections of roses. Furthermore, you can spend a lousy day chilling on the beach or visit the Adelaide Hills wineries put in leisure time in the cool-climate.

CULTURE AND HERITAGE

Adelaide has an English culture and picks up inspiration for its customs and artwork from European and German roots. It is UNESCO’s Creativity City that implies the art, music, carnivals, and events of Adelaide provides you with above the world entertainment. If you want to witness one of these, Adelaide Fringe and WOMADelaide are the most vibrant and enthusiastic events. The center of cultural events is the banks of Torrens where music, dance, and theatre are performed. Most of these festivals take place during the first two weeks of March, it is popularly known as the “Mad March” period.

CUISINE

The city of Adelaide is full of excellent dining spots and serves mouth-watering delicacies. You can have a big fat pork belly sandwich with a dose of caffeine as you head out. If you want to do something crazy, try out the champagnes with your breakfast! One of the iconic dishes served in Adelaide is the Pie Floater. This is an upside-down meat pie served with sauce and pea soup. Another appetizing dish is Banjan Borani; eggplant cooked with fresh tomatoes and onions. If you are in Adelaide around the weekends, then do not miss to try the farm-fresh products, especially the cheese and jams.