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Guide Location: Australia » Perth
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 8
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 4.9 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 8
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 4.9 km
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Author: irenebo
Perth is the main city of Western Australia and it's one of the top tourist destinations in the country. For its diversity of sights, they say that the city represents Australia in miniature. We offer you a walking tour of the East district of Perth. You'll enjoy visiting the following tourist attractions:
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) 'Morish Nuts' Store
"Morish Nuts" is the retail outlet of a well-known company that sells nuts prepared in a unique way. They use only premium selected nuts and they also don't hesitate to experiment with new products. The founders assure you that when you try a Morish nut, you will certainly ask for another one. In this store, you'll find something for everyone on your list.
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2) Holmes a Court Gallery
The collection of Holmes a Court Gallery, which has been open since the new millennium, features more than 4,000 paintings, with a focus on unusual work. Painters, such as Monet, Picasso and Matisse, are presented here. It's also a venue for art exhibitions of national and international significance.
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3) The Impossible Triangle
The Impossible Triangle is a unique optical illusion and is the result of a collaboration between the artist McKay, and architect Abas. The sculpture features three square-cut beams that are connected at right angles, making a triangle from one POV.
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4) St. Bartholomew's Chapel
St Bartholomew's Chapel is a Gothic-style Anglican church that was built in 1871. It is situated on the land owned by East Perth Cemeteries, and is notable for its memorials and monuments. The church is the center of many social gatherings. It underwent a total renovation in 1976.
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5) The WACA Museum
The Museum of Western Australian Cricket Association, showcases the history and development of cricket and other sports played in the nearby stadium. It has a lot of collectibles related to memorable dates of the Cricket Association. If you are fond of sport or just like to know more about it, the museum should be on your to-do list. The museum also includes a gift shop.
6) Peter Pan Statue
The Queens Gardens of Perth are popular among tourist because of their picturesque views, manicured lawns, and the bronze Peter Pan Statue situated there. It was the last work of George Frampton and is an exact copy of a well-known monument at Kensington Gardens in London.
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7) Migrants Memorial
Migrants Memorial is a bronze and stone monument raised on January, 2008. Its dedication was to remember and honor all of the people who migrated to Australia from around the world. The monument is the symbol of help and support for all migrants and is a beacon of hope for others, who may follow in their footsteps.
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8) Perth Mint
Perth Mint is the oldest currently operating mint in Australia. It was opened in 1899 and produced coins for a constantly growing population. Today, Perth Mint showcases many coin-related items and coins from private collections. It has a wide assortment of coins, jewelery, gifts and accessories for sale.
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