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2.4 hectares (5.9 acres) Created. 1837. ( 1837) Victoria Square, also known as Tarntanyangga (formerly Tarndanyangga) ( Kaurna pronunciation: [ˈd̪̥aɳɖaɲaŋɡa] [1] ), is the central square of five public squares in the Adelaide city centre, South Australia . It is one of six squares designed by the founder of Adelaide, Colonel William ...
- 2.4 hectares (5.9 acres)
- Square
- 1837
The statue was unveiled to a large crowd on 11 August 1894. The statue was unveiled in Victoria Square on 4 June 1904. Victoria Square, named after Princess Victoria (later Queen Victoria) in 1836, is the central and most significant of Adelaide’s squares. Due to the importance placed on the Square by the Council and people of Adelaide, it ...
The squares provide flexible spaces for the community, green walking links to the surrounding city and accommodate a variety of activities from informal picnics to large-scale events. Host to many events across the year, including Tasting Australia, this is the central hub in the city. King William Street which runs through Victoria square ...
In the Northern end of the square, the State Survey mark today commemorates the commencement of Light’s survey on 11 January 1837. The statue of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) that stands in the centre of the square was cast in bronze made from copper mined in the South Australian towns of Wallaroo and Moonta.
- Victoria Square, Adelaide, 5000, South Australia
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Top ways to experience Victoria Square/ Tarntanyangga and nearby attractions. Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour. 40. Recommended. Spring Break. from. $80.00. per adult. Ultimate Adelaide Walking Tour.
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Read our transparency report to learn more. Michael-4551. Caloundra, Australia5,458 contributions. Victoria Square. Feb 2020. Visited a few times on Thursday 27th and Friday 28th February. Victoria Square is in the centre of Adelaide and the trams and bus all seem to pass close to it.
Victoria Square sits right in the center of downtown Adelaide, about half a mile (1 kilometer) south of Adelaide Railway Station. Transport options include the Glenelg Tram, which is free within central Adelaide, while the free City Connector buses—98A, 98C, 99A, and 99C—link to a range of interesting sights. Show all.
