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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: 3.5 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 8
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 3.5 km
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Author: irenebo
Perth is the capital of, and the main city in, Western Australia. The best way to get to know it better is by learning more about the city's landmarks, which make it special and distinguish if from other cities. Take this tour to discover the most popular landmarks in Perth:
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Barracks Arch
The Barracks Arch was originally part of Pensioner Barracks, built in 1866 for soldiers of Enrolled Pensioner Forces and their families. In 1966, they were demolished in order to make way for Mitchell Freeway. Today, it's a free-standing brick-arched gateway.
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Greg O'Beirne
2) King Street
King Street is situated in Perth's historic West End, and is one of the best-known shopping areas in the city. It has a reputation for being the best trading place. King Street is famous for its chic and luxurious stores and fashion houses. It's always crowded, both with locals and visitors, who like to keep up with the latest fashions.
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3) London Court
London Court is a roofed shopping arcade, built in 1937. It attracts locals and tourists because of its friendly atmosphere and unique architectural style. There is a clock above the entrance to the Court that chimes every quarter of an hour, and it's a replica of one of the clock faces from London's Big Ben.
Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and SeanMack
4) The Bell Tower
The Bell Tower, also known as The Swan Bells, is one of the top tourist attractions in the city. The construction began in 1999. The tower has eighteen bells, with twelve of them from St. Martin-in-the-Fields, which were originally cast in the 14th century.
Image Courtesy of Flickr and amandabhslater
5) Kangaroos in The City
Kangaroos in The City is a collection of five bronze animals in different poses, drinking and jumping. These unique statues represent Australia's most beloved animal. The sculptures were made by Charles and Joan Walsh Smith and placed in front of Stirling Gardens.
Image Courtesy of Flickr and robertpaulyoung
6) Government House Gardens
Government House Gardens comprises three hectares of land landscaped in the Arcadian style. These gardens are home to key heritage buildings of Western Australia, such as Government and Council Houses. The gardens represent an excellent mixture of native and exotic species of plants.
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7) The Strike
The Strike is a monument created by Greg James in 1991. It is located in the courtyard of the main entrance to the Perth Mint. The statue represents two men, who have just discovered gold, and it's a reminder of gold fever, which hit Australia many years ago.
Image Courtesy of Moondyne
8) Queens Gardens
Queens Gardens is a recreation area with plenty of lakes containing water lilies and bridges, well-kept lawns and trees, and many flower garden beds. One feature of Queens Gardens is the statue of Peter Pan, the replica of a famous monument located at Kensington Gardens in London.
Image Courtesy of Flickr and superturtle
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