North Adelaide
Five bridges over the Torrens River (here dammed to form Torrens Lake) lead to the suburb of North Adelaide, which, like the city center, is laid out on a regular grid. It was designed, with its surrounding green belt, by William Light. It has preserved a number of handsome 19th C houses (e.g. Carclew House in Jeffcott Street) bearing witness to the prosperity of their owners as well as some of the closely packed houses occupied by the workers. Many of the older buildings have been restored and house elegant shops and restaurants. The Old Lion Hotel at 163 Melbourne Street is an Adelaide institution.
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St Peter's Cathedral
St Peter's Cathedral (1869-1904) is an imposing neo-Gothic building with twin spires and fine stained-glass windows. The powerful eight-bell carillon rings on special festival days.
St Peter's Cathedral
27 King William Road
North Adelaide, SA 5006
Australia
27 King William Road
North Adelaide, SA 5006
Australia
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 12:30 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Bonython Park
Along the Torrens River, is Bonython Park, which with its pond for sailing model boats and its play and rest areas appeals particularly to families with children.
Montefiore Park
Montefiore Park is on the north bank of the Torrens River. On a low hill near the north side of the park is Light's Vision, a monument to William Light, founder and designer of the town.
