Christchurch (Lyttelton), New Zealand
"The largest city on New Zealand's South Island, Christchurch fans out at the feet of the scenic Southern Alps. Named by English pilgrims from Canterbury after Christ Church College in Oxford, it retains much of its original British flavor, from the Gothic Revival cathedral to the leisurely punting excursion boats on the tranquil Avon River. The city embraces another English tradition: it is home to so many green parks that is has been nicknamed the "Garden City". Its lush Botanic Gardens, 75 acres established in 1863 along the Avon River, ranks among the most important in the world, hosting plants from six continents, a rock garden and a water garden of lilies and irises."
Good morning Christchurch, New Zealand
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number of buildings were demolished, while many are still being
restored after the 2011 earthquake including the Christchurch Cathedral.
Cardboard Cathedral
The Transitional Cardboard Cathedral in Latimer Square is the temporary home of the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch while the Christchurch Cathedral is being restored. Japanese architect Shigeru Ban designed this remarkable structure, which is composed of a series of 60-centimetre (24 inch)-diameter cardboard tubes, poly-carbon roofing, triangular stained glass windows and eight shipping containers along its walls.
The Transitional Cardboard Cathedral in Latimer Square is the temporary home of the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch while the Christchurch Cathedral is being restored. Japanese architect Shigeru Ban designed this remarkable structure, which is composed of a series of 60-centimetre (24 inch)-diameter cardboard tubes, poly-carbon roofing, triangular stained glass windows and eight shipping containers along its walls.
The Bridge of Remembrance
A stone bridge with a large, ornate archway that crosses the Avon River at edge of Cashel Mall. As its name suggests, the Bridge of Remembrance was erected as a war memorial – initially in honor of the soldiers who battled in the First World War, but later to also mark the efforts of those who participated in the Second World War as well as the conflicts in Borneo, Malaya, Korea and Vietnam. The bridge was temporary closed for earthquake strengthening in 2012, but has since returned to its former glory.
A stone bridge with a large, ornate archway that crosses the Avon River at edge of Cashel Mall. As its name suggests, the Bridge of Remembrance was erected as a war memorial – initially in honor of the soldiers who battled in the First World War, but later to also mark the efforts of those who participated in the Second World War as well as the conflicts in Borneo, Malaya, Korea and Vietnam. The bridge was temporary closed for earthquake strengthening in 2012, but has since returned to its former glory.
Good night/Good-bye Christchurch, New Zealand
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