Shrine of Remembrance

The Shrine of Remembrance, located in St Kilda Road, Melbourne, is one of the largest war memorials in Australia.

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The Shrine in the 1930s showing the reflecting pool in front of the north face, where the World War II Forecourt is now located
Shrine of Remembrance (North Perspective)
Shrine of Remembrance (North Side)
A view of the northern face of the Shrine showing many visitors paying their respects. The annual ANZAC Day parade approaches the Shrine from the north. This view shows the sculptures in the pediment, clearly inspired by those of the Parthenon. The central figure is the "Call to Arms."
West face of Shrine
West face
(West Side)
Inside the Shrine
Ceremonial Avenue facing the shrine
Ceremonial Avenue
One of the four groups of statuary which mark the corners of the Shrine. Greek and Assyrian influences can be seen, but no Christian motifs. The four statuary groups representing Peace, Justice, Patriotism and Sacrifice were created by sculptor Paul Raphael Montford
The Driver and Wipers Memorial
(Flame of the War Memorial)
(Flame of the War Memorial)
Flame of the War Memorial
Memorial tree
Memorial plaque
Legacy Garden of Appreciation - Statue of Widow & Children
(2) by Louis Laumen
A parade during a ceremony commemorating Operation Pedestal near the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne