The Parliament House of Canberra is a major and a distinctive landmark in the capital city. The location of Canberra Parliament House is on top of Capital Hill, just south of Lake Burley Griffin. This meeting place of the Parliament of Australia was opened on May 9, 1988 by the Queen of Australia. This Parliament House is a man made architectural marvel designed by Romaldo Geiurgola, the Italian designer. The total cost of constructing this magnificent building is $1.1 billion dollars.
The layout of the Parliament House of Canberra is unique. The structured main foyer leads into a Great Hall. A beautiful tapestry based on the art work of Arthur Boyd is displayed here. Important functions of the parliament and the federal government are held here. Weddings and public functions are also hosted in the Great Hall.The prestigious graduation ceremony
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of the university of Canberra is held in this Great Hall every year.
The lavish interiors of the Parliament House in Canberra are elegant. The best quality of Australian timber has been used to decorate the interiors. Exquisite and exclusive pieces of Australian art and craft have been used to decorate the interiors. The covered corridors link the House of Representatives on the East with The Senate on the West. The House of Representatives is is done up in shades to green, inspired by the color of the eucalyptus leaves. The color scheme of the Senate building is in red and in shades of ochre.
The Parliament House of Canberra, is a politically significant tourist attraction in the heart of the Australian capital.
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