悉尼海港大桥
On March 19, 1932, as Premier Jack Lang prepared to officially open the bridge, Francis de Groot—a member of the ultra-right-wing New Guard—galloped forward on horseback and slashed the ceremonial ribbon with a cavalry sword before the Premier could cut it. De Groot was wearing full military uniform for his dramatic protest against the state government. Sixteen workers died during the bridge's construction, but de Groot's theatrical act stole the headlines. Today, you can climb the bridge for $174—or remember the day a man with a sword stole the show.
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1932
World's largest steel arch bridge (503m span)
Construction took 8 years, opening in 1932
Appears in Finding Nemo, Mission: Impossible 2, Independence Day
Bridge Climb has operated since 1998
Hours
Bridge Climb: dawn to midnight daily
Admission
Bridge Climb from $174 AUD
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