Anzac Square War Memorial, Brisbane

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To see the "Shrine of Memories & Crypt," I walked into the tunnel that led under the road to Central Railway Station. Watch for the open glass door on the left hand side if coming from the square itself.

The Crypt [1930], contains tributes for Australian and allied participants in War.

The Shrine of Memories for me, was a beautiful quiet area, to reflect on the lives lost in War. Beautifully done, was a mosaic comprising of over 140,000 small pieces of hand cut Venetian glass enamels, unveiled, August 1984. Also in this room next to the mosaic was the 2/7th Australian Cavalry Regimental Bible.
Located around the central post, are boxes containing soil from official World War 2 cemeteries where Australian service men and women are buried.

A Message I read before walking out the door...................

" When you go home tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow we gave our today.

SO SAD................

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The Shrine of Remembrance , built out of local Helidon Sandstone, is located at Anzac Square, and it is here that the Eternal Flame burns in a brass urn. The Eternal Flame forms the focal point, and from here, well laid patterned pathways, pools, lawns and Bribie Island Pine and Bottle trees can be viewed.

Each year on Anzac Day (April 25th) a dawn service is held and wreaths are laid around the eternal flame in remembrance of the fallen. There is also a service held here on Armistice Day (November 11th) each year, and wreaths are laid here again. I visited not long after Anzac Day, so there were still wreaths here.

The ANZAC Square War Memorial located at ANZAC Square, is dedicated to Australia's military heritage. There are Touch - Tell screens that explain the significance of ANZAC Square to visitors.

In the pedestrian tunnel that runs alongside Anzac Square, is the World War II Shrine of Memories.
You can view Honour Rolls, Unit Plaques and a mosaic containing over 140,000 hand-cut Venetian glass enamels and soils from official World War II cemeteries.

OPEN.....Monday to Friday 9.00am - 2.00pm (The World War II Shrine of Memories)
COST.....FREE

The Square [Park] is open 24hours.

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The Shrine of Remembrance, which houses the eternal flame is located overlooking a beautiful park/garden which is adorned with many stirring statues in memory of the heroes of several wars. There is also a World War II Museum which can be accessed through the pedestrian subway underneath the memorial. There are computerized touch systems to provide any information that you may wish to know.

Admission is free. The square is open at all times and the Museum between 9am and 2pm Monday to Friday.

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Anzac Square is a lovely small area with monuments in memory of the men and woman that fought in the wars.

The Shrine of remembrance is at the back of the grassed Square.

You can see the dome of the Central Station at the back of the Shrine.