The Sydney Harbour Bridge, affectionately known by some as the ‘coat hanger’ because of its shape, is one of Australia’s best known landmarks. The bridge, which opened in March 1932, is the largest (but not the longest) steel arch bridge in the world, with the top of the bridge standing 134 metres above the harbour.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of Australia's most well known and photographed landmarks. It is the world's largest (but not the longest) steel arch bridge with the top of the bridge standing 134 metres above the harbour. It is fondly known by the locals as the 'Coathanger' because of its arch-based design.