Totally Findable Tourist Caches
Welcome to Sydney
This series of geocaches is designed primarily with visitors to Sydney in mind who may have limited time and transport options and want a quick and easy find while out enjoying some sightseeing around this beautiful city.
All cache containers will be one of three types; a flat magnetic key case (MKC), a round film canister (FC or MFC for magnetic) or a fake rock (FR).
As always with city caching, the surrounding structures can affect GPS accuracy. If in doubt, use the hint however be mindful that the hint will indicate the type of container used and will be very specific to help you find the cache easily. If you want a challenge to find this cache and don't wish to know exactly where it's hidden, do not look at the hint.
At each location you’ll be given some information about the site you are visiting. I hope you find this information enlightening.
Enjoy!
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IL PORCELLINO
Il Porcellino outside Sydney Hospital on Macquarie St.
Il Porcellino (The Little Pig) stands in the grounds of Sydney Hospital, facing Macquarie Street. It is a replica of an original by Pietro Battiste Tacca which has stood in the straw market in Florence, Italy, since 1547.
The boar stands over a pool containing representations of tortoises, snakes, frogs, snails, lizards and crabs. An inscription on the statue claims that anyone who rubs its nose and drops a coin into the pool at the boar's feet will have good luck. In Sydney, as in Florence, donations go to assist the work of the hospital.
The statue was donated to the City of Sydney by the Marchesa Clarissa Torrigiani, and is a memorial to her father and brother, Thomas and Piero Fiaschi, who both worked as honorary surgeons at the hospital.
Il Porcellino is recognised as a symbol of friendship with Italy, and is a favourite with children and tourists.
Fontana del Porcellino in Florence, Italy
Source: Wikipedia