Anzac War Memorial

The Anzac War Memorial is located in Hyde Park, in the centre of the Sydney city business district. During the week, these verdant parklands come to life with office workers picnicking and exercising on their lunch breaks; and on the weekends the park hosts a variety of festivals and cultural events.

Hyde Park is one of the many reminders to locals and visitors of Sydney, that this contemporary and bustling city is also sheltered with trees, and has beautiful parklands allowing you to relax and unwind. The surrounding architecture is diverse, spans generations and provides a true history of the city of Sydney.

The Anzac War Memorial, situated on the central axis of Hyde Park South was constructed in honour of all Australians who served their country in war. The architectural design of his cherished landmark transcends time, and compliments the rushed and modern city it is centred in.

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Bruce Dellit won a design competition with his Art deco submission in 1930, and The Anzac War Memorial was constructed. A dramatic and popular feature of this memorial is the 120,000 golden stars that adorn the dome ceiling of the Hall of Memory. Many of these stars were contributed by members of the public, and each one is placed in memory of Australian service men and women, including those who died or were injured in war.
Visitors are able to enter and experience the serenity and history of this building, and relax in the surrounding gardens. Visitors can maintain the tradition of releasing their own golden start into the Well of Contemplation, in memory of a service man or woman they are personally connected to.

The Anzac War Memorial is easily accessible by train, bus and monorail, and is a perfect inclusion to any sight-seeing walk around the city of Sydney.