A beautiful but noisy oasis right in Norton Street Leichhardt, just off Parramatta Road. You would be forgiven for thinking that you are in Italy, considering the architecture and the Italian food, restaurants and ambience. Not an ideal location for a library, even though that is a great thing. Things are meant to be designed this way, and on purpose and within good reason too. Combine the natural noise of this open playground with visitors, and aircraft noise (as Leichhardt is along the flight path) means not a great locale for many residents living here.
It is beautiful in the evenings and late at night, and also on a beautiful warm day weather wise. The statues are great, and the abundance of walking space is divine. Not a huge fan of retail shopping here; only for eating out and occasionally going to the library. The great coffee and gelato on offer can be a pleasant distraction to those studious types. Nothing much has changed except for the sculptures, and is great local flavour for anyone living in the Inner West, not just for those of you living in Leichhardt. Definitely well designed, and a great place to socialise as opposed to unwind. read more