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Cathedral Square Review

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So sad that the earthquake destroyed it. Such a beautiful Cathedral. I hope they restore it.

Cathedral Square

Posted: Jun 15, 2012
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  • 旅の径
    4/5Excellent
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    The Cathedral Square is located in the heart of Christchurch, New Zealand's South Island. It is the historic center of Christchurch, once the main venue for public gatherings, and now it is the city's transportation center, the center of activities for tourists (especially pedestrians), and a must-check in place to visit Christchurch. The most vicissitudes. The Christchurch Cathedral (the square is named after it) was built in1864-1904, and two earthquakes occurred during the construction period. After its elegant shape and 63-meter-high Gothic minarets, it became a classic landmark of Christchurch. The 6.3 magnitude earthquake in February 2011 seriously damaged the construction of Christchurch. The steeple of the cathedral collapsed, half of the tower remained, and only the middle temple was completely preserved. The damaged building has not been repaired yet, surrounded by cold scaffolding. The most eye-catching. In the middle of the square, a memorial statue of John Robert Codley, the founder of Christchurch in Canterbury. The most literary. On the side of the square, there is a giant chess board, the red/black chess pieces are50-80 cm high, and each one looks very heavy and difficult to move (two masters are focusing on playing and playing chess, the author did not experience the weight of the chess, leaving a regret). The coolest. In 2001, to celebrate the millennium and the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Christchurch and Canterbury, the sculpture "Millennial Grail" was placed in the square. The 18-meter-high sculpture is a long, tapered shape, abstract shape, decorative image, outer circle hollow, outer wall silver gray, inner core blue. Between the cascading, the leaves of 8 native native plants such as the leaves of New Zealand national flower-silver foliage, twisted and stretched upward, symbolizing vitality and prosperity. The most convenient. The retro tram has a station on the side of the square, which becomes a beautiful scenery. 2.6 kilometers of operation lines and 17 retro trams of stops can easily reach the main landscape of the city.

    11
    Posted: Aug 20, 2023
  • yangduoduo17
    4/5Excellent
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    The square was very lively during our two days. The food market on Friday was good. It had a lot of good food to choose from. There were lots of traditional food and coffee. I loved the yellow library pickup truck, all books under $5. Unfortunately I didn't go back to buy a book after lunch. It's a great place to visit the cathedral and all its broken parts. I can't wait to visit this church in the future and see it fresh from this square.

    0
    Posted: Dec 30, 2020
  • 多多
    4/5Excellent
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    The square in front of the ruined cathedral, there are currently some vendors gathering, even can not be said to be a market, even if the reconstruction of this cathedral has not yet begun, if there can be proper planning, it should be able to show the vitality of this city, and you need to refuel!

    0
    Posted: Dec 30, 2020
  • denis天涯任我行
    5/5Outstanding
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    Christchurch is the second largest city in New Zealand. Compared with the rest of South Island, it is a busy and prosperous place. There are golf courses everywhere in the streets. Along the streets, Gothic buildings in the 19th century are full of strong British flavor. No wonder it is called "the most British city outside Britain". Walking all the way towards the Church of Christchurch in downtown, many buildings are still full of holes and damages. In 2011, a major earthquake devastated the whole city, and the tragic traces are still dim. To this day, many buildings are still full of holes and damages. Christchurch is still in the process of being destroyed. This dynamic city in an excessive period is adding modern and innovative elements to its damaged cultural heritage. Victoria Square is located not far north of the Cathedral Square. It is the only way to go to the Cathedral Square. The square is surrounded by flowers and bushes. According to some sources, it used to be a shopping mall. After the establishment of the Queen Victoria statue in 1903, it was renamed Victoria Square. On the other side of the garden, there is a bronze statue of Captain Cook. The Cathedral Square is the historic center of Christchurch. It was built in 1881 as a landmark of the city. Unfortunately, the February 2011 earthquake brought devastating damage. The 63-meter-high spire collapsed, leaving only the lower part of the tower alive. Two subsequent earthquakes in June and December of the same year destroyed the precious colored glass of the cathedral. Glass round window, the essence of this 150-year-old building disappeared in people's vision. Today the church is still enclosed, surrounded by building materials, barbed wire, cold scaffolding instead of the elegant Gothic spire, the original graceful colored glass round window no longer exists, leaving ruins, only a wild chrysanthemum blooming proudly under the cross, a piece of golden. Christchurch Square will be transformed in the process of reconstruction. As a park and a "cardboard cathedral", New Zealanders may not live without a church. The church square was set with flower doors. When we stepped into it, we saw the precious round stained glass windows of the church fall to pieces. The beautiful window disappeared in sight, which made people feel very sad. On the other side of the church is the Holy Grail of the Millennium, which commemorates the millennium and the 150th anniversary of the founding of Christchurch and Canterbury. This abstract work of art, with its silvery appearance and inner blue color, is displayed in the shape of New Zealand tree fern leaves. It is overlapping and dazzling. If you look from the direction of the church, you will find it incompatible with it. Built near Christchurch Stadium. Outside the square is TheTram, shuttling between Cathedral Square and downtown shopping area. One is CityTour, the other is CityLoop, which surrounds the Christchurch city center, the church clock. It is a handicraft clock made of fallen wood from the earthquake-damaged Christchurch in Christchurch. The shape of the classic church is matched with exquisite log carvings. There is no souvenir more intentional than this wooden clock. That's right.

    717
    Posted: Jun 6, 2016
  • 殊涛
    3/5Average
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    I went to Christchurch in February. The city is too clean and the sky is very blue. It doesn't need P in HD to see everything. However, it can be seen that after the 2013 earthquake, Christchurch was full of debris and tiles, and almost every block had damaged buildings under construction and repaired. However, it is said that some construction sites have been repaired and stopped. After 3 years of repair, they have not been repaired. Listening to the locals, it seems that on the one hand, it is a problem with funds. On the other hand, to prevent the simultaneous construction of so many construction sites from causing air pollution, a reason that is almost unthinkable in China, can't help but deepen the impression of New Zealand people's respect for the environment. The most serious impact of the earthquake is the following Christchurch landmark cathedral, the following is the online search for the earthquake before the cathedral, but we went to see the church that has been completely damaged, almost completely destroyed, it is a pity.

    709
    Posted: Jul 26, 2017
  • denis天涯任我行
    4/5Excellent
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    Christchurch Cathedral Square is the historical center of Klesterchurch, located in the center of the square, the church was built in 1881, is the city landmark, but unfortunately the earthquake in February 2011 brought devastating damage, the church 63 meters high minarets collapsed, only the lower half of the tower remains, Two earthquakes in June and December of the same year destroyed the church's precious stained glass flower windows. The 150-year-old building essence disappeared into people's vision. Now the church is still closed, surrounded by building materials, separated by barbed wire. The cold scaffolding replaced the elegant Gothic minarets. The original magnificent stained glass flower windows disappeared, leaving a ruin, only the wild chrysanthemums under the cross blooming proudly, and the golden one... Christchurch in the process of reconstruction, The cathedral square will be transformed into a park, but according to the design of Japanese designer Shigeru Ban, a "cardboard cathedral" was built at the intersection of Madras St and Hereford St., where New Zealanders can live without a church. The church square set up flower doors, stepped into it to see the church's precious stained glass round flower windows broken to the ground, beautiful flower windows disappeared into the sight, people regret. One option for transportation is CityTour, another CityLoop, which basically surrounds Christchurch city center, and nearby playable SterMall, a large market for freight container conversions.

    2
    Posted: Mar 10, 2017
  • 翼儿爱自由
    5/5Outstanding
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    In February 2011, the 6.3 magnitude earthquake destroyed the iconic building of Christchurch - "Old Church" and rebuilt the "Paper Church" by Japanese designer Ban Mao, which is also of symbolic significance.

    2
    Posted: Feb 12, 2017
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