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Monument · Melbourne, Victoria
Shrine of Remembrance
1934 war memorial on St Kilda Road, with galleries about Australians in conflicts and a terrace overlooking the city centre.
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About Shrine of Remembrance
The Shrine of Remembrance was opened in 1934 in honour of the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I, and later came to commemorate Australians from all conflicts. The granite building, inspired by ancient Greek monuments, sits on a hill beside the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Inside the sanctuary is the Stone of Remembrance, a stone bearing an inscription. The ceiling has an aperture aligned so that on 11 November, the date of the 1918 armistice, a shaft of sunlight falls on the word "Love" engraved on the stone; on other days the effect is recreated with artificial light at regular intervals.
Beneath the monument are galleries with objects, letters, photographs and stories of soldiers and nurses. From the terrace atop the building there are views down St Kilda Road to the city tower and the bay.
There is no entry fee. The Anzac Day dawn services on 25 April and the Remembrance Day ceremonies on 11 November attract large crowds.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1 to 1½ hours.
Best time
On clear days, for the view from the terrace. On Anzac Day, 25 April, the dawn service draws large crowds.
How to get there
By tram along St Kilda Road to the Shrine of Remembrance stop, or on foot from the city centre in about 20 minutes.
Tip
Climb up to the terrace for the view and wait for the light shaft effect on the stone inside the sanctuary.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Shrine of Remembrance
Is there an entrance fee for the Shrine of Remembrance?
There is no admission fee. Donations are welcome.
What is the Shrine's ray of light?
On 11 November, a shaft of sunlight passes through an opening in the roof and illuminates the word "Love" on the Stone of Remembrance. On other days the effect is reproduced with artificial light.
What to see at the Shrine of Remembrance?
The interior sanctuary with the Stone of Remembrance, the galleries telling the soldiers' stories, and the terrace with city views.