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Parliament House
📍 Parliament House, Canberra, Australia
Introduction
Canberra's Parliament House opened in 1988 to designs by Romaldo Giurgola, its vast grass-covered roof symbolising 'the people above democracy'. Visitors can sit in the public gallery to watch debates and climb the roof for views of Canberra's ceremonial axis and Lake Burley Griffin — the heart of Australian political life. Dressed in marble and public art, it faces the Old Parliament House across the lake in a dialogue of old and new.
✨ Highlights
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Opened 1988
Canberra's Parliament House opened in 1988 to designs by Romaldo Giurgola.
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Grass roof
Visitors can sit in the public gallery to watch debates and climb the roof for views of.
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Watch debates
To go deeper, Watch debates is the perfect entry point.
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Roof view
Roof view adds a different flavour to Parliament House.
🛈 Practical Info
→Admission：Free (reference)
→Hours：~9:00–17:00 (reference)
→Duration：About 2 hours
→Getting there：Train or bus
→Tip：Check debate schedule
→Note：Security check
💡 Tips
• Allow About 2 hours for the visit and try to avoid peak hours.
• Opening ~9:00–17:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
• Getting there: Canberra; pair with nearby sights.
• Check Parliament House's latest news and special exhibits before going.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Parliament House?
Allow About 2 hours for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening ~9:00–17:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
