“Secret Staircase”

A narrow, winding staircase leading to a mysterious door smack-bang in the middle of the 126-year-old Queen Victoria Building (QVB). It leads to the 60-metre-high stained glass dome – an iconic feature in the centre of the building that glistens in the sunlight during the day. The grand dome was also one of Sydney’s highest points during World War II, before the QBV was surrounded by skyscrapers, and was used by soldiers to watch the harbour for approaching enemy. And it’s not just the staircase that baffles QVB visitors. We were told the building hosts an array of strange doors and rooms. We are yet to spend more time to discover next time.