Canberra is the largest city of Australia within the country (and not on the coast, there is their winners). More than 390 thousand people live here. Canberra is 280 km from Sydney. If you are lucky enough to be in Australia, do not miss this city! It's very beautiful here. But what can I see here:
Commonwealth Place (COMMONWEALTH PLACE)
The Commonwealth Square is located on the southern shore of Lake Burli Griffin. Nearby is the Gallery of Australian Design (Gallery of Australian Design), Reconcilies Place, Restaurant and Speakers Square Square. Speakers Square reminds an earthen bowl or even "inverted" kurgan size 100 by 50 meters, covered with grass. Under this bowl there are various premises. By the way, this "bowl" is a gift from Australia from the government of Canada in the century of the federation. Nearby there is a grove, planted in the form of a constellation South Cross (Southern Cross), is a comfortable place, especially in hot days. And perhaps the most interesting part of the allege flags. Their 96, including the UN, EU and Holy See flag. This alley has existed from January 26, 1999. This place is very popular among the locals who come here on the walk with the whole family, here you can see a lot of cyclists, as well as the cultural events of the city are held.
Dome Chain (The Shine Dome)
Dome Chayna -Secretariat of the Australian Academy of Science (Australian Academy of Science). The Academy was built in 1954 according to the London Royal Society. This Commonwealth takes an active part in the development of the country's science, regularly assigns awards in the scientific field, conducts educational programs, etc. Dome Chain is the largest in the country. In diameter, it is 45 m, relies on 16 arches.
Mount Stromlo Observatory (Mount Stromlo Observatory)
The optical observatory is under the jurisdiction of the Australian National University, but also uses his institution of promising research. The observatory is named for its location - by the way, there is a building at an altitude of 750 meters in 20 minutes from Canberra. The construction was founded in 1924. In the Mount Stromlo Observatory there are three powerful telescope.
Old Parliament House (Old Parliament House)
This building is at the foot of the Capital Hill in the center of Canberra. The building is surrounded by beautiful parliamentary gardens accessible to the public since 2004 - they are also called the National Rosary. The very building of parliament was built in 1927. It consists of 3 buildings, combined gallery. The building is sufficiently massive - there is about 640 rooms inside. Also within the building there is a museum of the political history of Australia (in fact, the entire building is a museum since 1992). The building of the Library of Parliament was converted to the Australian Democracy Museum.
Address: 18 King George Terrace, Parkes
Black Mountain Tower Tower
The tower of approximately 195 meters high offers tourists to admire luxurious panoramic views of the city and surroundings. Here are two viewing platforms. Especially great to admire the city at night when Canberra shines evening fires. The tower was built and opened in 1980 at the peak of the Black Mountain. Inside the tower there is also a store of souvenirs, a cafe and a spinning restaurant "Alto Tower" - an unforgettable impression: you have a dinner and admire the beauties of the city. True, this wonderful restaurant was closed in February last year, maybe already discovered, and maybe not. Well, the main goal is to build up television and broadcasting. There is a tower in the Canberra National Park Reserve.
National Carillon (National Carillon)
One of the world's largest bells. She is located in the center of Canberra, on the island of Aspen. It makes 53 bells. This is a wonderful construction of the Government of the UK in honor of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the capital of Australia. The ringing of these bells can be heard every quarter of an hour, but every hour in a small melody, each time different, classical or folk. It is best to stand somewhere 100 meters from the tower to perceive the melodies best, but in general, you can and away - the ringing is heard in Civic, and in Kingston. Interestingly, the bells of the carillon do not move, their languages are connected to the keyboard. Bells weight ranges from 7 kilograms to 6 tons. Plus, Karillon is located in a very picturesque place - the island is located on Lake Burley - Griffin.
Parliament House Building
This building was built in 1988. Initially, it was planned to build a parliament to the top of the hill, but then from this idea they refused (they say, nothing to show so obviously that power towers above the people). So, the building was decided to simply drank in the hill. On the roof of the building calmly there was a trauma, which can be stroll at all! That's how! Address: Parliament Drive, Capital Hill
Blundells Cottage Cottage
This is one of the few stone buildings of this type, preserved in the country to the present day. There is a cottage from the northern side of Lake Griffin. By the way, the building is even older than Canberra. Of course, the building has long turned from a residential building to a cultural building. Today it is a museum where you can look at the 19th century agricultural inventory when the house was built. There is a house on Wendouree DRIVE, Parkes.
Buddhist Sakyamuni Center (Sakyamuni Buddhist Center)
The center was built in 1983, in a very picturesque green area. And this is one of the oldest Buddhist monks in Australia. On the territory there are the largest statues of the Buddha in Australia - very curious! In the center are engaged in charity, there are monastic training, family consultations are held. The center is almost always open for tourists, and the monks provide access to the public library and free books in Buddhism, as well as conduct meditations. At the moment, if I'm not mistaken, this center is on reconstruction, but I hope, soon he will open its doors again before tourists. There is Sakyamuni Center at 32 Archibald St, Lyneham is about 7-10 minutes drive from the Canberra center to the north.