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The Peace Monument is a metal sculpture commissioned by the New South Wales Government in 1986 to commemorate the United Nations International Year of Peace.

The International Year of Peace was recognized in 1986 by the United Nations (UN). It was first proposed during the UN conference of November, 1981 by the United Nations Economic and Social Council, with a date associated with the fortieth anniversary of the establishment of the UN.

Location

Address:Australia Avenue , Bicentennial Park , Sydney Olympic Park , 2127
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.852724
Long: 151.07639
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Sculpture
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Community
Designer:Michael Kitching

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1986
Source: MA
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