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Churches & Cathedrals in New Zealand

1 notable site ranked among the world's top 100

1 Sites#100 Highest Rank

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#100

Christ Church Cathedral

📍 Christchurch, New Zealand🕐 Built: 1904 (damaged 2011)đŸ‘Ĩ 200,000 visitors/year

This Gothic Revival cathedral was severely damaged in the 2011 earthquake and its future has been debated ever since. A temporary cardboard cathedral designed by Shigeru Ban serves the congregation.

✨ Historical Significance

A symbol of Christchurch's post-earthquake rebuilding and resilience. The cardboard replacement is itself architecturally significant.

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