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Canberra, the capital city with a population of
310,000, was a planned community. Streets radiate out from Capital Hill
in concentric circles. Millions of planted trees and the creation of
Lake Burley Griffin give Canberra a park-like feel.
Built in 1988, Parliament House is
Canberra's focal point. An architectural wonder, it showcases
Australian art and design.
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The view from the grass-covered roof of
Parliament House is spectacular. This is looking towards
Lake Burley Griffin and Yarralumla, where many embassies and
consulates are situated. |
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The National Museum uses creative
architecture and interactive exhibits to highlight Australian
history and society. |
Exhibits in the museum include these
displays of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and
histories. |
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Old Parliament House now houses various
historical exhibitions and the National Portrait Gallery. |
Numerous embassies and consulates in
Canberra are designed to reflect the culture of their nations.
These are the Finnish and Fijian buildings. |
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The "tent embassy" was erected in 1972 on the
lawn between Old Parliament House and the War Memorial. It draws
attention to aboriginal land claims.
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Leaving Canberra, the views are again of vast
areas of grassland. |
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