ANZAC Square

ANZAC Square is a place of remembrance for the whole of Brisbane and Queensland. Located at the junction of two main roads, this vast square recognises those who risked their lives by serving the nation. A series of memorials surrounds this magnificent neo-Greek mausoleum, erected in 1930. At its heart burns the famous Eternal Flame, which remains lit at all times in memory of the Australian soldiers who died or went missing during the Vietnam War, the Korean War, and other military conflicts. Even the plant species that adorn this place of reflection were chosen for their symbolic significance. The baobabs reference the victims of the Boer War, which took place in South Africa at the end of the 19th century. As for the palm trees, they symbolise the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern campaigns led by Australian troops during both World Wars. In the serenity of ANZAC Square, there is a profound respect for the commitment, bravery, and sacrifice of these heroes.