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.
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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.
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.
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!
I would like to give five stars 🌟, because the set is very careful, the wife is great!
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.
The cathedral square is located in the famous cathedral of Christchurch, which was repaired when we went because the cathedral was badly damaged in the earthquake. The square is the center of the whole Christchurch, very lively, with a very prosperous business, this is one of the must-visit attractions in Christchurch.
Cathedral Square is located in the center of Christchurch City, New Zealand, where the cathedral is a landmark building of Christchurch City. There are inverted cone sculptures, red and black chessboard, art leisure chairs, color mural walls, trams running through them, and some street performances, which make the square full of strong artistic flavor...