Canberra is not only the capital of Australia; it is also one of the popular tourist destinations in the country. Tourist attractions in the country are numerous and the city boasts of all the prerequisites of being one of the most modern and picturesque cities in the country.
It is a fully planned city and was designed by the Chicago based architect Walter Burley Griffin. Construction of the city began in the 1913 and one of the highlights of the city is that it incorporates areas of natural vegetation, as a result of which it is often referred to as the "bush capital".
The city of Canberra is one of the hottest tourist destinations in the country boasting of all the features that is associated with a modern city and is also a haven for nature lovers. The city of Canberra is also the hub of politics and culture in the country, along with parliament and other administrative offices, the city is also the hub of cultural activities.
The city is a haven for nature lovers, the city is surrounded by hills and the tops of these hills are natural bushlands. These bushlands are known as the Canberra Nature Park, from where you can enjoy spectacular glimpses of the city. You can also check out the National Botanic Gardens and Namadgi National Park, which nestles a wide spectrum of flora and fauna. The city of Canberra is the political capital of the country and boasts of some of the most historically relevant sites of the country. For example you can see the Australian War Memorial and the Parliamentary Triangle. The Parliamentary Triangle includes the Parliament House, the Old Parliament House and the National Portrait Gallery.
Other attractions in the city include the National Library of Australia, National Gallery of Australia, Nolan Gallery, National Zoo and Aquarium, Royal Australian Mint, Australian Federal Police Museum, The Canberra Space Centre, Woodworks Gallery and many more.
Besides these, you can also check out the countless restaurants, pubs, night clubs and casinos and there are also avant-garde shopping centers and arenas, from where you can buy a wide array of items from all over the world.
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