El Alamein Fountain, Sydney

Name: El Alamein Fountain
Address: 64-68 MacLeay Street, Sydney, 2011, Australia

#205 among attractions in Sydney

Memorial, Monuments and statues, Fountain

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The El Alamein Memorial Fountain is a heritage-listed fountain and war memorial located at Macleay Street in the inner Sydney locale of Kings Cross in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by the Australian architects Robert Woodward and Phill Taranto as employed by architectural firm Woodward and Woodward. The fountain was built from 1959 to 1961. It is also known as El Alamein Fountain, Fitzroy Gardens Group, Kings Cross Fountain and King's Cross Fountain. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 14 January 2011. The El Alamein Fountain was commissioned as a memorial to soldiers who died in 1942 during World War II in two battles at El Alamein, Egypt. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1959 (65 years ago)Coordinates: 33°52'22"S, 151°13'30"E

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64-68 MacLeay StreetEastern Suburbs (King's Cross)Sydney 2011 Australia

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El Alamein Fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Art Gallery of New South Wales, Andrew Charlton Pool, Cook and Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre, Artspace Visual Arts Centre.

0.5 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
14 min walk • The Art Gallery of New South Wales, located in the heart of Sydney, Australia, stands as a proud testament to the city's vibrant arts scene. As one of Australia's most important cultural institutions, this museum is a treasure trove of art, offering visitors an...
0.7 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Classes and workshops
Andrew Charlton Pool, Sydney
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sydney, the Andrew Charlton Pool, also known as the Boy Charlton Pool, offers both Sydneysiders and visitors a unique aquatic experience. This outdoor swimming venue, situated along the picturesque Woolloomooloo Bay near the Royal Botanic...
0.8 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Cook and Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre, Sydney
20 min walk • Tucked within the heart of Sydney, the Cook and Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre stands as a testament to the city's commitment to healthy living and community engagement. Known for its state-of-the-art facilities, this sport venue offers locals and visitors...
~1740 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Artspace Visual Arts Centre, Sydney
9 min walk • Artspace, officially Artspace Visual Arts Centre, formerly stylised ARTSPACE Visual Arts Centre, is a leading international residency-based contemporary art centre, housed in the historic Gunnery Building in Woolloomooloo, fronting Sydney Harbour in Sydney, Australia.
0.4 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Elizabeth Bay House, Sydney
10 min walk • Elizabeth Bay House is a heritage-listed Colonial Regency style house and now a museum and grotto, located at 7 Onslow Avenue in the inner eastern Sydney suburb of Elizabeth Bay in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~1170 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kings Cross Hotel, Sydney
6 min walk • Kings Cross Centre is a shopping centre in Kings Cross, a locality in the inner-city suburb of Potts Point. It is located underneath the Coca-Cola billboard and Zenith residential apartments.
~1330 ftW
Theater
Old Fitzroy Theatre, Sydney
7 min walk • The Old Fitzroy Theatre is a pub theatre in Woolloomooloo in central Sydney, Australia. The 60-seat venue was established by Jeremy Cumpston in the late 1990s in the cellar of the Old Fitzroy Hotel.
0.5 miSW
Museum, History museum
Sydney Jewish Museum, Sydney
13 min walk • The Sydney Jewish Museum is a history museum in Sydney, Australia, which documents the Holocaust, the history of the Jewish people in Australia, and explores human rights issues in Australia.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Art gallery
Veil of Trees, Sydney
16 min walk • Veil of Trees is an art installation within the grounds of the Royal Botanical Gardens in Sydney. The work was designed by Janet Laurence and Jisuk Han as part of the Sydney Sculpture Walk Program in 1999, to highlight the indigenous botanical history of the site.
~420 ftSW
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Kings Cross, Sydney
3 min walk • Kings Cross is an inner-city locality of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is located approximately 2 kilometres east of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Sydney.
0.5 miN
Neighbourhood
Garden Island Naval Precinct, Sydney
14 min walk • The Garden Island Naval Precinct is a heritage-listed naval base and defence precinct located at Cowper Wharf Roadway in the inner eastern Sydney neighbourhood of Garden Island in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to El Alamein Fountain?

Nearby attractions include Kings Cross, Sydney (3 min walk), Juanita Nielsen's House, Sydney (4 min walk), Bayswater Road, Sydney (7 min walk), Old Fitzroy Theatre, Sydney (7 min walk).

How to get to El Alamein Fountain by public transport?

The nearest stations to El Alamein Fountain:

Bus

Kellett Street • Lines: 200 (5 min walk)
Domain Terminus (14 min walk)

Train

Kings Cross (5 min walk)
St James (20 min walk)

Ferry

Darling Point • Lines: F7 (25 min walk)
Double Bay Wharf • Lines: F7 (26 min walk)

Light rail

Qvb • Lines: L2, L3 (27 min walk)
Town Hall • Lines: L2, L3 (27 min walk)