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These two large buildings in the centre of Civic were the first commercially-funded buildings in Canberra, and have been important local landmarks since the 1920s. Both buildings are surrounded by loggias modelled on those of buildings in Florence, Italy. They are occupied by a mix of restaurants (most of which are quite good), nightclubs, pubs and small businesses, but much of the Sydney Building is in a fairly poor state of repair. Plans to revitalise the buildings are regularly proposed, but never go far.
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CMAG
A museum and art gallery featuring works and exhibits of the local region. It includes an interesting permanent gallery on the history of Canberra and several galleries that host temporary exhibitions, generally by local artists and photographers. It also features the Sydney Nolan Collection - the works of Sir Sydney Nolan, a famous Australian artist.
An iconic heritage-listed carousel featuring 52 hand-carved wooden horses and two elephants alongside a traditional mechanical organ. It operated in Melbourne from 1914, but was relocated to its current octagonal pavilion in Petrie Plaza in 1974. Rides are free daily from 1–24 December during the city's Christmas festival.
Australian Capital Territory Memorial
A war memorial erected in August 2006 to honour those from the Australian Capital Territory who served in all wars.
A 8.5-m sculpture built to commemorate Canberra's centenary, and unveiled on 11 March 2014. The top of the base is inlaid with glass tiles and has a steel covering etched with images depicting Canberra's 100-year history and was designed by local artist Geoff Farquhar-Still. The design was inspired by the "Commencement Column" that was proposed to have been built when Canberra was founded but was never completed.
A major multi-screen commercial cinema complex located within the Canberra Centre shopping mall. It screens a mix of mainstream Hollywood blockbusters, independent films, and foreign releases. Facilities include premium dining cinemas, a lounge bar, and a cafe.
An indoor pop-culture and novelty mini-golf venue featuring 18 themed holes, alongside an attached arcade challenge space, karaoke rooms, and a licensed cocktail bar.