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On the above
picture you can observe the Cathedral Square located in the city
of Christchurch in New Zealand. On the background on the left
side you can see the Christ Church Anglican Cathedral and on the
right side the Chalice. The square is a busy place in centre of
the city. In the beginning it was planned to be named Ridley
Square after the Protestant martyr Nicholas Ridley. The place
development started in the year 1850 and 1860, the work on the
Anglican Cathedral started in 1862. In 1867 a statue of Robert
Godley was constructed as he was builder of the city. The square
is place in the city where you see a large number of people
walking along or making a break in the restaurants or bars to
have a drink and relax during the day. Christchurch has a large
number of attractions in the city itself and also in the
suburbs. There are activities as walking, water sports, golf,
and mountaineering. Christchurch is also famous for the large
number of Heritage buildings it has as the Art Centre,
Canterbury Museum. If you prefer the beaches then take a drive
to New Brighton or Sumner where you can relax on the sandy
beach, take a sun bath or have a swim in the beautiful sea. You
can also visit Lytteyton the oldest place of the city of
Christchurch which is also a port. The Botanical Garden or the
Hagley Park is also a peaceful area where you can visit the
garden and relax taking a breath of fresh air. |
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