Parramatta
City in New South Wales, Australia
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Parramatta (; Dharuk: Burramatta) is a city and major commercial centre in Greater Western Sydney. It is located approximately 24 kilometres (15 mi) west of the Sydney central business district on the banks of the Parramatta River. It is commonly regarded as the second CBD of metropolitan Sydney.
Parramatta is the municipal seat of the City of Parramatta local government area and is often regarded as one of the primary centres of the Greater Sydney metropolitan region, along with the Sydney CBD, Penrith, Campbelltown, and Liverpool. It has a long history as a second administrative centre in the metropolitan region, being host to a number of government departments, as well as state and federal courts.
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St John's Cathedral, Parramatta
Church in New South Wales, Australia
0.1 mi away
Western Sydney Stadium
Stadium in Parramatta, Australia
0.5 mi away
City of Parramatta
Local government area in New South Wales, Australia
0.2 mi away
Experiment Farm Cottage
Historic site in New South Wales, Australia
0.7 mi away
Old Government House, Parramatta
Mansion in New South Wales, Australia
0.3 mi away
Elizabeth Farm
Historic estate in New South Wales, Australia
1.1 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
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