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- Gill OAscot, UK684 contributionsCame across this quite by accident. A beautiful building, still being renovated but you can wander round. The inner courtyard is beautiful. The Ernest Rutherford 'Den' is also worth doing but is quite complex. The little cinema looked great if you time your visit right! Lovely little cafe Bunsen close by, definitely worth a visit. The huge stained glass window in the main hall is fabulous too. There's a Wine Cellar tucked in too which I think we'll probably investigate more before we leave!
It's not a long visit here, you can spend under 2 hours and see it all, but an interesting place.Written 8 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SD2606Christchurch, New Zealand2,456 contributionsThis was my first visit back to the Town Hall after they repaired it after the earthquake.
It wasn’t quite as spectacular as what I had hoped it to be after the restoration.
It remains terribly dated looking from the outside. It has that Canterbury University look to it.
Inside the restoration has remained in the same fashion as how it would have been designed 30 years ago in the most part.
Some spaces are modern like the bathrooms, which are bright, clean, large mirrors, long shared handbasin and vanity area.
The ceilings have been created with art and lighting design which were interesting and pleasant to look at.
But then other areas I feel as if they could have done more to make it modern and impressive.
Great service by the staff there. The security were all very friendly, welcoming and professional.
The bar staff prompt, professional and capable.
We had drinks in the foyer before going through to the concert and it appeared that there were half a dozen staff employed to walk around with mops ensuring that the floor remained clean of spilt beverages. It was quite impressive.
The concert hall was grand and impressiWritten 19 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BradHong Kong, China175,373 contributionsThe Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings are the only surviving provincial government buildings still in existence in New Zealand. Sadly, like much of the city, they were heavily damaged during the 2010-11 earthquakes and are presently not in use. It seems some reconstructions, such as the historic stone chamber may come to fruition in the future.
At present, you can at least walk along the outside of the Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings on Armagh and Durham Streets. There are information panels posted with historic context and background so you can at least learn about these important government buildings in Christchurch.
Hopefully, eventual restorations will take place bringing the Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings back to life for the people of Christchurch and visitors to the city.Written 11 October 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ann TPascoe Vale, Australia1,397 contributionsThe SALT district defines itself on the website as "the gritty, Southern ALTernative to the glossier city core.' It's go bars and cafes, murals and is home to the Boxed Quarter with a number of interesting shops. There are also museums and parks in the area. An interesting place to explore.Written 21 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Safari562201Goreme, Türkiye14 contributionsFantastic Cafe in the Library with great service and good food choices. The library interiors are unique and modern with lovely outdoor lookouts (galleries) which give an aerial view of the CBD and beyond!Written 7 January 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
