Australian Convict Sites, Australia

A lot of amazing historical monuments remained on the continent in memory of the active colonial expansion that was conducted by Europeans in Australia. Once, British Empire built  dozens of penal settlements; eleven of them survived to our times. Today, they are historical monuments of world importance. The prison complex is situated near to Sydney and Fremantle, as well as on the islands of Norfolk and Tasmania.

Each of the penal settlements has its own unique history. The great interest of researchers and curious travelers is paid to Arthur Valley, where buildings dating back to 1788-1855 were preserved. In the suburban area of ​​Sydney, there is the Old Government House. That’s a building of the late 18th century, which is now open to visitors. In Sydney, old colonial buildings can be seen in Hyde Park, where convicts barracks of the early 19th century have survived.

The legendary city of Port Arthur is on the island of Tasmania. Many great works and amazing films were created about this convict prison. A walk around the island also gives a lot of unforgettable memories. Colonial buildings of different periods can be found there. The historic charm is complemented by the island's magnificent nature. Travelers who decide to visit the city of Port Arthur have to consider that it is situated on one of the coldest and windiest islands of the Australian continent. Next - Shark Bay