Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne - Great Attractions (Australia)
  • 13 years ago
Take a tour of Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne in Australia – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.

Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance honors those who served in the first world war.

The shrine officially opened in 1934.

Its design was inspired by the ancient tomb of Mausolus.

An eternal flame burns for those who gave their lives for Australia.

Over 120 ceremonies are held here every year.

Subsequent wars have been memorialized in the surrounding courts and gardens.