Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial
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Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial
Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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DADD23
Wellington, New Zealand106 contributions
This is special!
Apr 2021
My wife and I spent some time walking along and reading the names of those taken as a result of the 2011 quake. One or two were known to me, but regardless, the list of names, qualifications and ethnicities was astounding. Congratulations to those responsible for erecting this memorial!
Written 21 April 2021
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ChrisandDavid2016
Feilding, New Zealand150 contributions
Touching place of reflection
Apr 2021
A must to visit the place-name of a friend lost in the CCTV building collapse. A place of reflection - we liked the family and friend touches beneath lost loved ones names. Also a nice touch to be able to sit on the opposite side in the quiet to spend some quiet time.
Written 4 April 2021
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Richard Martin
Christchurch, New Zealand11 contributions
Great design
Mar 2021
They did a great job with the design of this place. Definitely communicate the pain and sadness that the city and the earthquake victims had to endure.
Written 16 March 2021
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roaming_kiwi58
Christchurch, New Zealand2,650 contributions
Nicely done memorial
Dec 2020
This is memorial to the 185 people killed in the Christchurch Earthquake in 2011. I think it is nicely done - not overstated at all. It is good that they put the names of the overseas people in their own language as well as in English.
Situated in a nice position alongside the river.
Situated in a nice position alongside the river.
Written 31 December 2020
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Naina-Damani
London, UK1,032 contributions
MOVING MEMORIAL.
Feb 2020
It is a memorial place to reflect on the people who were killed or seriously injured in earthquake in Christchurch. This moving monument comprises of a curved wall.
Written 11 December 2020
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Jaroslav Nečas
Brno, Czech Republic916 contributions
Touching
Dec 2019
Marble wall leading along the river is dedicated to recent devastating earthquakes in Christchurch contating engraved name of all victims.
Memorial is very touching.
Memorial is very touching.
Written 26 November 2020
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JennyForbes
29 contributions
Beautiful memorial
Oct 2020
Definitely worth a visit to the Earthquake memorial on the banks of the river Avon. I personally would have liked some information as to where the deaths took place.
Written 11 October 2020
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MurrayL
Christchurch, New Zealand41 contributions
A solemn place
Sep 2020
First time down this walk of remembrance, which we found quite sobering as we viewed the dozens of names inscribed in the granite walls. A fitting reminded of a devastating past.
Written 25 September 2020
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FyreFaery
Tomar, Portugal84 contributions
Really unattractive. I don't understand this
Jun 2020
This was a very expensive installation, and my family and I cannot understand why it is so bland and unattractive. I wouldn't go out of my way to see it.
Written 28 June 2020
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BMLNewZealand
New Zealand328 contributions
Very poignant memorial
Jun 2020
For a city that was nearly destroyed by the earthquake, and is obviously struggling with the rebuild, it is really nice to see that those who lost their lives have been remembered in a timely manner. Very serene by the river. Well done Christchurch
Written 12 June 2020
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- Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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