Shrine of Remembrance

The Shrine of Remembrance is Victoria’s largest and most visited war memorial of National Significance. It is one of Melbourne’s most recognised landmarks.

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    shrine.org.au

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    Memorial Site

Address

Birdwood Ave Melbourne VIC 3004 Australia

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Mimi

Excellent war memorial , very informative. Get on the balcony and take in the incredible view of the Melbourne skyline . Purchase a poppy with a small donation!

Elise ❥

Open to public during the day but you still can walk around it during the night. One of the free and historical things to do when in melbourne.

Venoth

An excellent war memorial with lots of information. The view of the city from this point is also excellent. Worth visiting this place.

Chloe Tiara

When visiting Melbourne, do come by here. A beauty inside and out. Great views , great information, great experience.

Caramel Targaryen

It’s a long way up to the shrine but it was worth it.. beautiful historical tourist destination.. highly recommended 🥰🥰🥰

Open House Melbourne

One of Melbourne’s most iconic landmarks , the Shrine of Remembrance is Australia's largest War Memorial . Visit it during Open House Melbourne #LoveOHM

John Paterakis

A must for anyone with even a passing interest in military history. Make sure to visit the gift shop on the lower level.

Sam

A beautiful & impressive landmark with gorgeous views looking back onto Melbourne city . Don't forget the crypt downstairs. Very interesting.

Chris Liew

Go up to the balcony for a view down the central arteries of Melbourne CBD. This is a truly impressive monument !

nord

This place is awesome. It is way bigger than what it looked like from the pictures. Very peaceful and truly feels like a holy place.

Cameron Gidari

Head up to the top floor for a spectacular view of the city .

Sharon Lee

The Shrine has an atmosphere of respect and honour for those who fought to protect the people of Australia. There is a sense of serenity and spiritual reflection.

Josef Herbert

This place is deceptively huge, a beautiful monument to the fallen soldiers of the past and an excellently curated centre of learning below

Travellerspoint.com

Victoria's war memorial to those that served the nation. Guided tours depart daily from the Visitor Centre at 11am and 2pm.

Harris هارس

Serene and beautiful place. This is how Australian is paying respect to their heroes. Thumbs..

Alexandra W

Great location for an overcast day. Spent way more time here than expected - but it was worth it for a free venue!

Albert Alcoceba

Visit one of Melbourne's most iconic locations. Enjoy the parklands and remember those who fought for our future in WWI

Jessie Chen

My favorite place to view the city skyline. Also checkout the nearby gardens for a quiet stroll!

Giuseppe Spina

Beautiful and impressive monument . Head down below to learn as much as you can and soak up the history.

Ederson Morche

Loved the place. You can learn a little bit about the history of the World Wars I and II.

Graham

You get a very nice view of CBD skyline from upstairs.

Naoki Ferrio

2 km from Ibis budget Melbourne CBD, 500 m from ACMI, closed at 5 pm, free entrance to the square.

陳玟成 Edwin Ding

You can get great city views from the roof top...great for selfie !

Joao Ferreira

Awesome view and a great museum . Go there, it's free!

Open House Melbourne

Take a guided tour through the recently redesigned monument , including spaces not usually open to the public as part of Open House 10am to 4pm - Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 July 2012 #OHM2012

William Murray-Brown

Remeberence ceremony on Sunday was moving. Great views from the balcony .

Quentin Lafon

Go up to the balcony for a stunning view of Melbourne skyline .

Stef van der Krieken

Be sure to stop by this place when in Melbourne

Boy Ralphael

A must visit Historical place

Evita Legzdiņa

Very beautiful view from balcony towards city center.

Open House Melbourne

Visit areas not normally open to the public in what is arguably Melbourne's most important monument , open 10am - 4pm Saturday July 30 and Sunday July 31 as part of Melbourne Open House 2011

Ninja Reviewer

Find the Changi flag - it was kept hidden by Aussie POWs in the Second World War. Find the spot where "Judy Garland" signed the flag.

Ann W

Must go if you are visiting Melbourne.

Jack Smith

Free entry, but small donations welcome.

Mimi Taher

Beautiful architecture

OrganicManDigitalWorld

Have a run around the Botanical Gardens that surround the Shrine .

Lai P Lon

Shrine to remember the war heroes

Lai P Lon

Shrine to remember the war heroes

Thomas Harvester

Good view of the city .

Elise ❥

Gorgeous at night too!

Josh Wayman

Great views of the city from the roof.

Lloyd Townsend

The dawn service is a moving ceremony, get there at 5am on the 25th of April (ANZAC Day).

JH H-D

Somber and sobering

Rod Kagy

most iconic landmarks in Melbourne...

OrganicManDigitalWorld

Mornings are amazing here.

Alexander Pastore

Great views from the balcony

Krish Purnawarman

yes Ansac monuments !! cool

Hakan Engin

Awesome!!relax relax relax...

Juan Bello

The view ....

Ayman AlAwami

Very nice Park

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