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Barracks Arch

60 Reviews

#84 of 178 things to do in Perth

Monuments & Statues, Sights & Landmarks

St. George's Terrace/Malcolm Streets | Perth Cbd, Perth, Western Australia 6000, Australia

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“An iconic piece of colonial architecture”

Built in the mid to late 19th century in the Tudor style & with features of a medieval... read more

Reviewed 12 March 2018

Darrel J

Perth, Australia

“Unique”

I stumbled upon this arch during my walk from the Kings Park and was suprised to see a unique... read more

Reviewed 17 January 2018

Ruzana A

Kuala Lumpur

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St. George's Terrace/Malcolm Streets | Perth Cbd, Perth, Western Australia 6000, Australia

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Darrel J

Perth, Australia

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Reviewed 12 March 2018

An iconic piece of colonial architecture

Built in the mid to late 19th century in the Tudor style & with features of a medieval castle. Originally part of a much larger structure housing the Pensioner guards whos duties were to guard the convict labourers. Saved from the demolition ball only after...More

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Ruzana A

Kuala Lumpur

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Reviewed 17 January 2018

Unique

I stumbled upon this arch during my walk from the Kings Park and was suprised to see a unique historical structure in the middle of the town. Unfortunately I only learnt its history much later as I was not sure whether we could enter that...More

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Merilyn_S_12

Darwin, Australia

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Reviewed 24 December 2017

Another interesting sight to see in Perth

The Barracks Arch is another place steeped in history in Perth. But without local knowledge I'd advise going to the City of Perth tourist information centre at the Murray Street Mall, and book in with one of their free tours. They can then give you...More

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freo r

Reviewed 14 September 2017 via mobile

Cool

Nice time learning a bit about our local history. Enjoyable for all the family. Pity you cant get in to look properly. Only takes 10 minutes.

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Damian S

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Reviewed 18 June 2017

Fine piece of preseved architecture

The Barracks Arch sits near to the freeway which almost lead to its demise. It is a fine structure which has been preserved for future generations to admire.

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Dan L

Bunbury, Australia

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Reviewed 15 June 2017

Historic Building

The Arch is all that remains of the Pensioner Barracks and dates to 1866. In the 1960's the Government decided to demolish the buildings that comprised the Barracks; this caused a public outcry and the Royal Western Australian Historical Society formed a Barracks Defence Council....More

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KylieIsTravelling

Perth, Australia

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Reviewed 11 April 2017 via mobile

Must see in Perth

I'm surprised Barracks Arch isn't rated higher on Trip Advisor as it's one of my favourite places. It's a great view heading west on St George's Terrace to see Barracks Arch at the top of the hill, and it's a great piece of Perth history....More

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nnmercman

Camberley, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 8 March 2017

Historical landmark

The arch is all that's left of the old barracks when it was demolished to make way for the motorway. The arch was also going to be demolished probably for political reasons as it obstructed the views from parliament on the hill behind. However, a...More