Welcome to Canberra, Australia's capital city — a place that wasn't simply built, but carefully planned from the ground up to become the centre of the nation's government and democracy. On this driving tour, we'll explore Canberra from some of its best viewpoints and drive through the monumental heart of the city. We'll begin high above the capital at Mount Ainslie Lookout, where you'll get your first look at the remarkable geometry that defines Canberra. From there, we'll descend toward the Australian War Memorial, drive along ceremonial Anzac Parade, cross Lake Burley Griffin, and pass many of Australia's most important national institutions, including the National Library, National Gallery, Old Parliament House and, of course, Australian Parliament House. We'll also explore Canberra's diplomatic neighbourhood, where embassies and high commissions from around the world sometimes bring a little of their own country's architecture to Australia's capital. Along the way, we'll tell you the stories behind the places you're seeing, explain why Canberra looks the way it does, and introduce you to a few things you might otherwise drive straight past without noticing. And we'll finish where we began — with a view from above. This time from Dairy Farmers Hill Lookout in the National Arboretum, where you can look back across much of the city we've just explored. So get comfortable, follow the navigation, and we'll take care of the stories. Welcome to Canberra, and welcome to UCPlaces. Let's get started!
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