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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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