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Australian War Memorial
This museum is
dedicated to the memory of all Australian soldiers who died in
wars fought throughout Australia’s history. It was conceived in
1925 and opened in 1941. It contains a fantastic collection of
pictures, dioramas, relics and exhibitions, including a fine
collection of old aircraft.
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Old and New
Parliament House
As the legislative
capital of Australia, the Parliament Houses are the most
important buildings in the city. The Old Parliament House, which
resembles an ornate wedding cake, was the seat of government
from 1927 until 1988. The New Parliament House was opened nearby
in 1988 and is regarded a marbled monstrosity by some, with a
roof lined with grass. Over 3000 art works by Australian artists
are housed in the building.
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The Captain Cook Memorial Jet
Commemorating
Captain James Cook’s discovery of the east coast of Australia in
1770, this impressive fountain shoots a towering jet of water
into the air, which on a windless day can reach a height of 440
feet.
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The Church of Saint John the Baptist and
the School House Museum
These are the oldest
buildings in the Canberra area, and were built around 1840 by
Robert Campbell, who owned most of the area until it was
purchased by the Australian Government. The School House Museum
has an attractive collection of relics dating back to the first
modern inhabitants of the area.
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Ginninderra
Village
11km northwest of
the city, the Ginninderra Village is a tourist’s dream — a
collection of colonial-era buildings quaintified into tea
parlours, Australiana galleries, wood-turning workshops and
shops selling nothing but souvenirs.
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National
Gallery of Australia
The National Gallery
houses the most comprehensive collection of Australian art in
the country, ranging from traditional Aboriginal art through to
20th century works by Australian artists. There's also plenty of
foreign art from all eras, and most travelling exhibitions stop
by Canberra on their way around the world.
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