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The Shrine of Remembrance, located in Kings Domain on St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Australia was built as a memorial to the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I and is now a memorial to all Australians who have served in war. It is a site of annual observances of ANZAC Day (25 April...
The Shrine of Remembrance (commonly referred to as The Shrine) is a war memorial in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located in Kings Domain on St Kilda Road. It was built to honour the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I, but now functions as a memorial to all Australians who have served in any war.
- 11 November 1934
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The Shrine of Remembrance is the Victorian national memorial to Australians who have served in war and peacekeeping operations. Beloved by Australians and visited by tourists from all over the world, discover exhibitions, tours and some of the best views in Melbourne. Open daily. Free entry.
Kings Domain is an area of parklands in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It surrounds Government House Reserve, the home of the Governors of Victoria, the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, and the Shrine Reserve incorporating the Shrine of Remembrance. The park was established in 1854, extending the Domain...
The Shrine of Remembrance was built to provide a place to grieve and remember Victorians killed in the First World War (1914-18). It now provides a place of remembrance for Australian service and sacrifice in all wars since Australia’s Federation in 1901.
The Shrine of Remembrance is not only a war memorial, but also a museum, a gallery, a garden, and a cultural attraction. It is one of Melbourne’s most iconic landmarks, and a must-see for anyone interested in the history and heritage of Australia.
