Experience Australian history and culture in Canberra where you will find three of the most popular historical places to go for your getaway holiday in Australia: Parliamentary Triangle, Australian War Memorial and National Gallery of Australia.
The Parliamentary Triangle:
On Capital Hill rests the famous building, the Parliament Triangle. Key attractions, major monuments, and national buildings great for viewing on your getaway holiday are all situated within Parliamentary Triangle around Lake Burley Griffin which was named after an American architect who designed Canberra City. The Parliamentary Triangle was a significant feature of Walter Burley Griffin’s plan for Canberra. The apices of the triangle are Parliament House, the seat of government; the Defence Head Quarters at Russell; and City Hill, representing the civilian part of Canberra. Truly one of the best architectural views in Canberra.
Australian War Memorial:
If you want to know tidbits of Canberra’s history for your getaway vacations, then go straight ahead to the Australian War Memorial. This dome was built to commemorate the Australian military men and women who have died while serving their country. Here, you can view vast collections of pictures, relics, weapons and historical documents. The Australian War Memorial consists of three parts: the Commemorative Area (shrine) including the Hall of Memory with the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier, the Memorial’s galleries (museum) and Research Centre (records). The Memorial also has an outdoor Sculpture Garden.
National Gallery of Australia:
When you go south of Lake Burley Griffin, you can find the National Gallery of Australia where it hosts a wide range of Aboriginal and Modern Art. With over 100,000 works of art across four main areas: Australian art, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander art, Asian art and International art – you’re assured of having your camera memory card full of pictures for your cultural and historical spree getaway vacations.
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