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185 Empty White Chairs - Earthquake Memorial, Christchurch

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#7 of 276 in Things to do in Christchurch

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Take a moment to reflect at 185 Empty White Chairs - Earthquake Memorial, a simple but moving memorial to the victims of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. See the 185 unique chairs--each representing a life lost in the quake--and read the poems posted on the onsite board. Make your Christchurch itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

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185 Empty White Chairs - Earthquake Memorial Reviews

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• By Jennifer P

  This is behind the Cardboard Cathedral and if you hadn't seen it on a tourist map you may wonder what it was. Initially a bunch of odd white chairs in what could have been a parking lot, some on their...  more »

• By Fiona H

  It was so nice to see this lovely place as a reminder for all those who lost their lives in the great war  more »

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• By Darren Kinsman

  An incredibly moving place to go to! So many lives lost.

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• By Paul Taylor

  All the chairs look gleaming white so I suspect they have been repainted. Also a red carnation has been added to each chair. There is a car park to the side so easy to stop for a moment to look and take photos.

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