According to WikiTravel, Sydney is the largest, oldest and most cosmopolitan city in Australia with an reputation as one of the world's most beautiful and liveable cities. The city stores two of the most iconic structures on the planet - the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It was named "Sydney" after Thomas Townshend (or 1st Viscount Sydney), a British Home Secretary during the British colonial period of late 18th century. Syndey is also well known for hosting the Olympic Games of the second millenium.