Shrine of Remembrance
A neoclassical memorial hall built to honour the Victorian servicemen of World War I. Its terrace overlooks the city axis running from St Kilda Road straight into the centre of town.
The Shrine was completed in 1934 and is modelled on the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus in ancient Greece. Above the Stone of Remembrance in the inner sanctuary is a small opening, and every year at 11:00 am on 11 November, sunlight falls precisely on the words 'Greater Love'. Today, a mirror recreates this effect as a demonstration every half hour. The underground galleries cover Australia's wartime history, and the outside terrace is a great spot to look out over the CBD skyline. Entry is free. The Shrine sits beside the Royal Botanic Gardens, and a dawn service is held on ANZAC Day, 25 April.
Opening hours
10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
- National Gallery of Victoria (NGV International)
- Melbourne Skydeck (Eureka Tower)
- Flinders Street Station & Federation Square
- City Circle Tram (Route 35)
- Hosier Lane
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- Degraves Street & Centre Place