Magna Carta Place
A meaningful heritage place at Parkes in central Canberra with a 4.2 rating across 75 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Magna Carta Place sits at Parkes, in Canberra's parliamentary precinct near the lake. With 75 reviews behind its 4.2 rating, it's a well-regarded spot.
The appeal is a lovely, meaningful public place — a monument and open space commemorating the Magna Carta and its significance, a genuine spot for a pause, some reflection or a bit of history, in the heart of Canberra's national precinct. Its location makes it an easy and worthwhile stop.
Memorial places are open to visit, with changing seasonal surrounds. It's a free spot to enjoy any time — take your time, and make the most of the surrounding parliamentary precinct while you're there.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 65
- Popularity
- 57
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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