Parliamentary Triangle, Canberra

Name: Parliamentary Triangle
Address: Canberra, Australia

#173 among attractions in Canberra

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The National Triangle, which is referred to as the Parliamentary Triangle, is the ceremonial precinct of Canberra, containing some of Australia's most significant buildings. The National Triangle is formed by Commonwealth, Kings and Constitution Avenues. Buildings within the National Triangle have been located and designed intentionally for visual effect, and those of national significance are popular tourist attractions. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°17'60"S, 149°7'59"E

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South Canberra (Parkes)Canberra Australia

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Parliamentary Triangle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Parliament House, Questacon, Commonwealth Avenue Bridge, National Gallery of Australia.

~1170 ftSW
Home of Museum of Australian Democracy
Old Parliament House, Canberra
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Canberra, Old Parliament House stands as a historical beacon, inviting visitors to delve into Australia's rich political past. This stately building served as the seat of the Australian government from 1927 to 1988 and has since been transformed...
~830 ftNW
Interactive kids' science and tech museum
Questacon, Canberra
5 min walk • Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre in Canberra, Australia, is a high-caliber institution dedicated to making science accessible and engaging for people of all ages. Established in 1988, Questacon strives to ignite an enduring interest in the...
0.6 miNW
Bridge
Commonwealth Avenue Bridge, Canberra
16 min walk • Spanning the serene waters of Lake Burley Griffin in the heart of Canberra, Australia, the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge is not only an essential conduit for daily commuters but also a significant landmark in the nation's capital.
~1220 ftE
Grand showcase of aboriginal and other art
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
6 min walk • The National Gallery of Australia, situated in the heart of Canberra, is a premier cultural institution and a beacon of artistic heritage in the country. As the national art museum, it houses an extensive collection of over 160,000 works of art, making it one of the...
0.5 miE
Lakefront bell tower that chimes often
National Carillon, Canberra
14 min walk • The National Carillon is a large carillon situated on Aspen Island in Lake Burley Griffin, central Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
0.6 miNE
Park
Kings Park, Canberra
16 min walk • Kings Park is a park in Canberra, Australia on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin. Kings Park is adjacent to Kings Avenue, on the north side of Lake Burley Griffin's Central Basin. The park has a number of community and heritage spaces located within it.
~310 ftE
Modern gallery and portraiture collection
National Portrait Gallery, Canberra
2 min walk • The National Portrait Gallery in Canberra is a collection of portraits of prominent Australians who are important in their field of endeavour or whose life sets them apart as an individual of long-term public interest.
~980 ftSW
Monuments and statues
King George V Memorial, Canberra
5 min walk • The King George V Memorial has been located outside Old Parliament House, Canberra since the 1940s. Commissioned in 1936 and largely completed by 1941, it took until 1953 to officially unveil the monument due to delays to the final elements of its construction which resulted from the Second World War.
1 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Canberra Glassworks, Canberra
26 min walk • Canberra Glassworks is an Australian gallery in Canberra and glass art studio open to the general public to view the glass artists working. Opened in May 2007 by Jon Stanhope, it is the largest dedicated glass studio facility in Australia.
~1030 ftN
Park
Commonwealth Place, Canberra
5 min walk • Commonwealth Place is located on the southern shore of Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra. It lies along the ‘water axis’ running along the lake from Black Mountain.
~470 ftNE
Park, Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Reconciliation Place, Canberra
3 min walk • Reconciliation Place is an urban landscape design in the Parliamentary Triangle Canberra, Australia, commenced in 2001 as a monument to reconciliation between Australia's Indigenous peoples and the mainly European settler population.

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Which popular attractions are close to Parliamentary Triangle?

Nearby attractions include National Portrait Gallery, Canberra (2 min walk), Reconciliation Place, Canberra (3 min walk), John Gorton Building, Canberra (3 min walk), National Rose Garden, Canberra (4 min walk).