Australia's Parliament House, Canberra, Australia
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S 35° 18.496 E 149° 07.457
55H E 693129 N 6090700
Opened 9 May 1988 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Parliament House is the home of Australia's Federal Parliament.
Waymark Code: WM1QEF
Location: Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date Posted: 06/23/2007
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From the website:
The home of Australia's Parliament and the meeting place of the nation, Parliament House is located on a 32-hectare site on Capital Hill and is the focal point of Canberra, the capital city of Australia.
The building was designed by Romaldo Giurgola and was constructed almost entirely of Australian materials.
The unique blend of impressive architecture, a stunning art collection and beautiful landscape makes Parliament House one of Australia's most significant and popular cultural attractions.
The 81-metre high flagmast is one of the world's largest stainless steel structures.
Free guided tours are available every 30 mins. Make sure you also take the time for a stroll around the extensive grounds.
Type of Capitol: National
Address:
Capital Hill
Parliament Drive
Canberra, ACT Australia
2600
Dates of Construction: 1988
Hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm every day except Christmas Day - free parking.
Capitol Web Site: [Web Link]
Historical Monuments/Memorials:
Bali bombing memorial.
Numerous sculptures presented by countries around the world to the Australian people when the building was opened.
Major Renovations: Not listed
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