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Australian War Memorial - Campbell

Address: (Top of ANZAC Parade) Treloar Cres Campbell ACT

The Australian War Memorial presents the stories of Australians at war, in armed conflict and during peacekeeping activities. With its ceremonial areas, exhibitions and research facilities, the Memorial has become a significant and important part of the national capital. The focus of commemoration is the Hall of Memory, together with the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier, the Pool of Reflection, and the Roll of Honour listing 102,000 Australian servicemen and women who have died in war.

  

Lake Burley Griffin - Canberra City

Created in 1963 after the Molonglo River was dammed, Lake Burley Griffin is Canberra's centerpiece, (named after the American architect “Walter Burley Griffin” who won the design competition for the city of Canberra). The lake and surrounding areas are used for a wide range of recreational activities, particularly in the warmer months. Numerous national institutions and national public places are located on or near its shores. Parliament House is only a short distance away.

  

National Gallery of Australia - Canberra City

Address: Parks Pl Canberra City ACT

The National Gallery of Australia is the country’s premier art institution – home to more than 100,000 works of art and world-class art exhibitions. Through a comprehensive exhibition, permanent display, and traveling exhibitions program, the Gallery attracts a diverse audience of all ages. The collection includes works across four main areas: Australian art, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, Asian art and international art. One of its best known paintings is Blue Poles.