Christchurch Cathedral
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TWal1
Canberra, Australia2,926 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
The rebuild of this magnificent cathedral is still a work in progress and will be for some time yet. The fences block the view of the building and some of the spires can be seen near the fence. This delayed rebuild is due to deliberations about the future of the existing cathedral on the current site.
Written 10 March 2024
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Tim K
113 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
This is sort of a must see due to the earthquake, but at the same time there is not much to see, just a construction site with scaffolds and signs. It is amazing that other buildings directly nearby seemingly of the same era look undamaged, but it has been more than ten years.
Written 17 April 2023
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Brissy2
Hervey Bay, Australia7,550 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Couples
The Christchurch Cathedral was still being restored on our visit – 13 years after the earthquake. They had a picture depicting its’ former self before the earthquake.
Written 6 April 2023
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Toni3452
Barcelona, Spain745 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023
Stunning to see the remains of the cathedral affected by the big earthquake in 2011. We don't really know what they have finally decided to do but in any case, we think they should leave part of the destroyed parts for history
Written 1 March 2023
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roy v
Traralgon, Australia4,822 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023
When we got to Christchurch one of the first places we went to was the cathedral to see how the rebuilding was progressing It was severely damaged in the earthquake of 2011 and from what a local told us some wanted it demolished but others fought to save it and they won .
It is a very slow and costly job but it seems to be getting there .
Will be good to see it in its former glory .
Written 23 February 2023
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travelbob1
New Windsor, NY1,136 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023
The best part, 5/5, about viewing this reconstruction was having a chance opportunity to listen to a group of locals with differing opinions about this massive and expensive restorative project. The all spoke respectfully with their points of views and facts. It was a pleasure to hear such a civil conversation.
Written 19 February 2023
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Robert J
Brisbane, Australia368 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023
The cathedral which was very badly damaged by the 2011 quake is slowly being rebuilt but I suspect the process will be long hard and very costly. Don't hold your breath.
Written 19 January 2023
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danielkayelene
The Summit, Australia757 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
It is amazing after almost 12 years since the earthquakes, that so much work is still needed on this cultural icon. We were told that it will be around 2028 before the reconstruction is completed. You can walk around the worksite to inspect the ongoing reconstruction but cannot enter. Best views are from the 4th Floor of the adjacent Christchurch Library.
Written 12 January 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia14,153 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
Nothing caused as much distress to the people of Christchurch after the disastrous 2011 earthquake than the destruction of Christchurch Cathedral. The cathedral was the heart of the city. After much debate, it was decided that the cathedral would be rebuilt. Progress has been made on the delicate rebuilding project, and it is estimated that this demanding project will be completed within five years. It will be a joyous day for the people of Christchurch when a congregation worships once more in the cathedral.
Written 1 January 2023
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PBPG
Yorkshire, UK6,010 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
Still undergoing massive reconstruction following the earthquake. You can’t get in but just looking round the outside after 11 years makes you realise the extent of the damage
Written 5 December 2022
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