Mounted Memorial, Canberra

Name: Mounted Memorial
Address: Canberra, Australia

#86 among attractions in Canberra

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The Mounted Memorial, Canberra is on Anzac Parade, the principal ceremonial and memorial avenue in Canberra, the national capital city of Australia. It is a copy of a memorial that was originally constructed in Port Said in 1932 but removed in 1956; a second copy was erected at Mount Clarence, Western Australia. The memorial was sculpted by Melbourne born sculptor, Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal - it was his last piece before his death. ()

Coordinates: 35°17'15"S, 149°8'31"E

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North Canberra (Reid)Canberra Australia

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Mounted Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Australian War Memorial, Commonwealth Park, Canberra Centre, Captain James Cook Memorial.

0.6 miNE
National site of military commemoration
Australian War Memorial, Canberra
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0.6 miW
Park
Commonwealth Park, Canberra
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0.7 miNW
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0.7 miW
Memorial
Captain James Cook Memorial, Canberra
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0.6 miS
Park
Kings Park, Canberra
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0.4 miNW
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Glebe Park, Canberra
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~1700 ftS
Monuments and statues
National Emergency Services Memorial, Canberra
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~890 ftNE
Memorial
Korean War Memorial, Canberra
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0.7 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
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~1970 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Blundells Cottage, Canberra
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0.5 miNE
Memorial
Hellenic Memorial, Canberra
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mounted Memorial?

Nearby attractions include St John the Baptist Church, Canberra (2 min walk), Rats of Tobruk Memorial, Canberra (2 min walk), Vietnam Forces National Memorial, Canberra (3 min walk), Australian Peacekeeping Memorial, Canberra (3 min walk).

How to get to Mounted Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mounted Memorial:

Bus

City Bus Station (23 min walk)
City Bus Station Platform 9 • Lines: 30 (23 min walk)

Light rail

Alinga Street • Lines: Canberra Metro (Nouthbound), Canberra Metro (Southbound) (25 min walk)
Elouera Street • Lines: Canberra Metro (Nouthbound), Canberra Metro (Southbound) (32 min walk)