Sydney Cenotaph, Sydney

Name: Sydney Cenotaph
Address: Martin Pl., Sydney, 2000, Australia
Telephone: +61 2 9255 1788

#245 among attractions in Sydney

Memorial, Monuments and statues, Historical place

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The Sydney Cenotaph is a heritage-listed monument located in Martin Place, in the Sydney, Australia. It was designed by Bertram Mackennal and built from 1927 to 1929 by Dorman Long & Co. It is also known as Martin Place Memorial and The Cenotaph. It is one of the oldest World War I monuments in central Sydney. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 11 November 2009. ()

Unveiled: 25 April 1927Coordinates: 33°52'3"S, 151°12'29"E

Address

Martin Pl.Central Business District (Sydney City Center)Sydney 2000 Australia

Contact

+61 2 9255 1788

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Sydney Cenotaph – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Westfield Sydney, The Strand Arcade, MidCity, Glasshouse.

~930 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield Sydney, Sydney
5 min walk • Westfield Sydney is a premier shopping destination nestled in the heart of Sydney, Australia. This upscale shopping centre is strategically located on Pitt Street Mall, one of the most bustling retail precincts in the country.
~690 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Strand Arcade, Sydney
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sydney, The Strand Arcade stands as a cherished emblem of the city's Victorian heritage and a premier shopping destination. Since its grand opening in 1892, this historic arcade has been a beacon of elegance and sophistication, offering an array...
~800 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
MidCity, Sydney
4 min walk • MidCity is a shopping centre in the Sydney Central Business District. It is located on Pitt Street Mall, adjacent to Westfield Sydney, The Strand Arcade and is diagonally opposite Glasshouse.
~660 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Glasshouse, Sydney
4 min walk • Glasshouse is an office and retail building in the Sydney central business district. It is located on the corner of King Street and Pitt Street Mall, adjacent to Westfield Sydney and is opposite MidCity, The Strand Arcade and Sydney Arcade.
~310 ftW
Historical place
General Post Office, Sydney
2 min walk • The General Post Office is a heritage-listed landmark building located in Martin Place, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The original building was constructed in two stages beginning in 1866 and was designed under the guidance of Colonial Architect James Barnet.
~1310 ftS
Theater, Historical place, Concerts and shows
State Theatre, Sydney
7 min walk • The State Theatre is a heritage-listed theatre, located at 47-51 Market Street, in the Sydney central business district in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~500 ftE
Art Deco architecture
MLC Building, Sydney
3 min walk • The MLC Building is a heritage-listed office building located at 42-46 Martin Place in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Bates Smart & McCutcheon and built from 1936 to 1938 by Concrete Constructions Limited.
~530 ftSE
Skyscraper
25 Martin Place, Sydney
3 min walk • 25 Martin Place is a skyscraper in Sydney, Australia. Designed by architect Harry Seidler, it stands at a height of 228 metres with 67 storeys, and remains one of his most definitive works.
~330 ftNW
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Regimental Square, Sydney
2 min walk • Regimental Square is a war memorial in the Wynyard area in the city centre of Sydney, Australia. An upgrade of the area was expected to be completed by mid-2016.
~840 ftS
Street, Shopping centre, Shopping
Pitt Street Mall, Sydney
5 min walk • Pitt Street is a major street in the Sydney central business district in New South Wales, Australia.
~350 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Theatre Royal, Sydney
2 min walk • The Theatre Royal is a theatre in Sydney, Australia built in 1976. It has offered a broad range of entertainment including dramas, comedy and especially musicals since the 1990s. The theatre has been closed since March 2016, but reopened in December 2021 under parent company Trafalgar Entertainment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sydney Cenotaph?

Nearby attractions include Challis House, Sydney (1 min walk), City Recital Hall, Sydney (1 min walk), Rowe Street, Sydney (2 min walk), General Post Office, Sydney (2 min walk).

How to get to Sydney Cenotaph by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sydney Cenotaph:

Light rail

Wynyard • Lines: L2, L3 (2 min walk)
Bridge Street • Lines: L2, L3 (6 min walk)

Bus

Stand G, Martin Place, Castlereagh St • Lines: 431 (4 min walk)
Stand C, Martin Place, Elizabeth Street • Lines: 431, M52 (4 min walk)

Train

Martin Place (5 min walk)
Wynyard (5 min walk)

Ferry

Darling Harbour Wharf 1 (11 min walk)
Barangaroo, Wharf 1 (13 min walk)