Tag: Sculpture
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National Arboretum Canberra Australia
National Arboretum Canberra Devastating bushfires in 2001 and 2003, burnt huge areas around Canberra. A recovery project to heal some of the damage included The National Arboretum, which now covers 250 hectares(618 acres in the old measurement). Although very much in its infancy, with plantings still taking pace, it’s a great place to visit. The… Read more
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The Dog Line Eaglehawk Neck Tasmania
The dog line was established to prevent prisoners escaping the Port Arthur penal site. The narrowest point on Eaglehawk Neck was chosen and dogs were spaced here held in place by chains. The only indication that the dogs were here is a life sizes bronze sculpture. The dog certainly looks vicious, baring its teeth while… Read more
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Chinese Garden of Friendship
Chinese Garden of Friendship Located in Darling Harbour next to Chinatown, the Chinese Garden of Friendship has been a place of relaxation in Sydney since 1988. Built as a symbol of friendship between Sydney, New South Wales and the city of Guangzhou in the province of Guangdong, China (sister cities of sister states), to mark… Read more