Australia’s Parliament House, Canberra

The highest office of the country is located in Canberra, Australia. My previous post showcased the Old Parliament House, which has since been turned into a living museum. This post contains images of the new Parliament House. It has been in use since 1988. While I knew Australia’s parliament house is more modest than many around the world (America’s Capitol and United Kingdom’s Palace of Westminster come to mind), I was still impressed by the building and design. It is simple, elegant and symbolic.

While I knew Australia’s parliament house is more modest than many around the world (America’s Capitol and United Kingdom’s Palace of Westminster come to mind), I was still impressed by the building and design. It is simple, elegant and symbolic. When we were there, we joined one of the free public tours of the building. On walking into the main foyer, you are greeted with an open space with marble staircases to the side and a door way to the Great Hall. The Great Hall has on display a very large and beautiful tapestry, apparently one of the largest in the world.