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Adelaide Landmarks and Adelaide Monuments
(Adelaide, South Australia - SA, Australia AU)



Adelaide is an extremely historic city in South Australia and Adelaide is filled with magnificent landmarks and monuments, such as the Parliament House, Adelaide Town Hall, the Old Adelaide Gaol, Grange House, the Magistrates Court and Victoria Square.

Famous throughout the region, many of these Adelaide landmarks and monuments date back to the mid 19th century and are in exceptional condition. Here are some of the main landmarks and monuments worth seeing during your visit to Adelaide.

Adelaide Landmarks and Monuments: Adelaide Town Hall - 128 King William Street, Adelaide, South Australia (SA), 5000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)8 8203 7590
Adelaide Town Hall was built in the 1860s and features outstanding Renaissance-style architecture, with highly detailed decoration both inside and out. Located in Adelaide city centre, Adelaide Town Hall is a popular venue for functions, meetings, concerts and gala events.




Hour-long guided tours are available each Monday at 10:00 and provide a real insight into the town hall's public spaces, Civic rooms, the Queen Adelaide Room and the Colonel Light Room.
Adelaide landmark open: Monday to Friday - 08:30 to 17:00
Adelaide landmark admission: free

Adelaide Landmarks and Monuments: Old Adelaide Gaol - 18 Gaol Road, Thebarton, South Australia (SA), 5031, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)8 8231 4062
The Old Adelaide Gaol, in central Adelaide, dates back to 1878 and was finally decommissioned in 1988. Containing a hanging tower, an observation tower, stone carved faces and a large bell that was cast in 1857, other attractions at the Old Adelaide Gaol include an education centre and interesting honeycombed brickwork. On weekdays, self-guided tours with audio commentary tapes are available, and led guided tours of the Old Adelaide Gaol are conducted each Sunday. The Old Adelaide Gaol is one of Adelaide's most popular landmarks and is an interesting reminder of how criminals and convicts were treated in this area, with prison cells, numerous graves and a well-stocked gift shop.
Adelaide landmark self-guided tours: Monday to Friday - 11:00 to 15:30, Saturday - by appointment only, Sunday - 11:00 to 15:30
Adelaide landmark guided tours: Sunday - 11:00, 12:00 and 13:00
Adelaide landmark night, ghost and group tours: by appointment only
Adelaide landmark admission: charge, discounts available for children and families

Adelaide Landmarks and Monuments: Parliament House - North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia (SA), 5000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)8 8237 9100
Parliament House is one of Adelaide's most important and eye-catching landmarks. Situated in central Adelaide, Parliament House features magnificent architecture, a marble exterior with huge columns, a luxuriously decorated interior with many grand features and an impressive staircase. Adelaide's Parliament House dates back to the late 19th century and regular guided tours of the building are available.
Adelaide landmark open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00
Adelaide landmark admission: free

Adelaide Landmarks and Monuments: Ayers Historic House - 288 North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia (SA), 5000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)8 8223 1234
The grand Ayers Historic House is an important landmark mansion in central Adelaide and dates back to the mid-19th century. Highlights at Adelaide's Ayers Historic House include impressive Regency architecture, function rooms, a highly decorated interior with antique furniture, paintings, portraits, attractive gardens and a restaurant.
Adelaide landmark open: daily
Adelaide landmark admission: charges vary

Adelaide Landmarks and Monuments: Beehive Corner Building - 32-40 King William Street, Adelaide, South Australia (SA), 5000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)8 8231 4062
One of Adelaide's most unusual buildings, the Beehive Corner Building is situated in Adelaide city centre. With striking neo-Gothic architecture and many unique features, the Beehive Corner Building is more than 100 years old.
Adelaide landmark open: daily - 09:00 to 17:00
Adelaide landmark admission: free

Adelaide Landmarks and Monuments: Carrick Hill House - Carrick Hill Drive, Springfield, South Australia (SA), 5062, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)8 8379 3886
Owned and managed by Adelaide's State Government, Carrick Hill House is a large and impressive stately home, dating back to the 1930s. This important and historic landmark is home to a lavishly-decorated interior with many detailed features, vast landscaped gardens and exceptional views of the surrounding countryside.
Adelaide landmark open: Wednesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 16:30
Adelaide landmark admission: charge, discounts available for children, families and senior citizens

Adelaide Landmarks and Monuments: Grange House - Jetty Street, Grange, Adelaide, South Australia (SA), 5022, Australia AU
Tel: +1 300 655 276
Grange House was the home of the famous pioneer Captain Charles Sturt, who was responsible for many of Adelaide's most important, historic developments during is evolution. This grand mansion is situated on the Adelaide Coast, in the Glenelg district, and features many important, local artefacts.
Adelaide landmark open: Friday to Sunday - 13:00 to 17:00
Adelaide landmark admission: charge

Adelaide Landmarks and Monuments: Magistrates Court - 260-280 Victoria Square, Adelaide, South Australia (SA), 5000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)8 8204 2444
Adelaide's imposing Magistrates Court landmark building can be found in Adelaide city centre. With an eye-catching, golden sandstone exterior, many original features both inside and out, public viewing areas and a historic courtroom, the Magistrates Court dates back to the mid-19th century.
Adelaide landmark open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00
Adelaide landmark admission: free

Adelaide Landmarks and Monuments: State Library of South Australia - North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia (SA), 5000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)8 8207 7200
The State Library of South Australia is home to literally millions of books, documents, maps, important Adelaide artefacts and collections, including the Donald Bradman collection of cricket memorabilia. Situated in central Adelaide, the State Library of South Australia is a large and impressive landmark, with striking architecture.
Adelaide landmark open: Monday to Wednesday, Friday - 09:30 to 20:00, Thursday - 09:30 to 17:00, Saturday and Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00
Adelaide landmark admission: free

Adelaide Landmarks and Monuments: Torrens Lake - Elder Park, King William Road, Adelaide, South Australia (SA), 5000, Australia AU
Tel: 1300 655 276
Torrens Lake, in Adelaide city centre, is a large expanse of water close to many of Adelaide's most prominent landmarks. There are regular cruises and boat trips around Torrens Lake and these provide one of the best ways to fully appreciate Adelaide's magnificent skyline and imposing buildings.
Adelaide landmark open: daily - 24 hours
Adelaide landmark admission: free

Adelaide Landmarks and Monuments: Victoria Square - King William Street, Adelaide, South Australia (SA), 5000, Australia AU
Tel: +1 300 655 276
Victoria Square, in the heart of central Adelaide, is dedicated to Queen Victoria. Attractions at Adelaide's Victoria Square include a large statue of Queen Victoria, an impressive fountain, seating areas and city views.
Adelaide landmark open: daily - 24 hours
Adelaide landmark admission: free

 
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