ANZAC Memorial, War memorial in Hyde Park, Sydney, Australia.
The ANZAC Memorial is an Art Deco structure in Sydney featuring monumental figural reliefs and sculptures carved into its granite exterior walls sourced from Bathurst quarries. Artist Rayner Hoff created these sculptural elements that define the building's appearance.
Fundraising began in 1916 on the anniversary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli, with construction of the building starting in 1932. This timeline connects the memory of a key military moment to a lasting physical structure.
The memorial speaks to courage and sacrifice through its design and the way visitors pause to remember those who served. The space invites quiet reflection and shows how deeply this remembrance matters to the community.
The building opens daily to visitors and offers full wheelchair accessibility throughout. Plan your visit on regular weekdays when it is less crowded and you have time to explore at a comfortable pace.
The 2018 renovations maintained the original Art Deco design while modernizing the structure for visitors. This work shows how historical buildings can evolve without losing their original character.
Location: Council of the City of Sydney
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:00; Holidays closed "Good Friday & Christmas Day"
GPS coordinates: -33.87575,151.21095
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:46
Art Deco shaped cities from the early 1920s through the late 1930s. The style combines geometric patterns, metallic surfaces, and decorative ornament with functional architecture. Buildings display characteristic vertical lines, stepped forms, and symmetrical facades. The Chrysler Building in New York and Marine Building in Vancouver demonstrate the height and elegance of the style in skyscrapers. The Palais de Tokyo in Paris and Museum of Applied Arts in Budapest show its cultural applications. The Hoover Building in London and Daily Express Building in Manchester represent commercial architecture of the era. Cincinnati Union Terminal, Warner Theatre in Washington, and Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles document the style's popularity in public buildings. The reach extended worldwide. Edificio Bacardi in Havana, Kavanagh building in Buenos Aires, and New India Assurance Building in Mumbai show regional interpretations. Villa Empain and Stoclet Palace in Brussels, Municipal House in Prague, Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, and Universum Kino in Berlin document European and Asian presence. Tiong Bahru Estate in Singapore demonstrates the application to residential developments. The Miami Design Preservation League preserves one of the largest concentrations of Art Deco buildings in the United States. This collection includes public, private, and commercial structures that document the movement's international influence.
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