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Cardboard Cathedral, Christchurch

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#1 of 19 in Historic Sites in Christchurch

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Constructed in just 11 months, Cardboard Cathedral was built as a temporary structure to replace the Anglican Cathedral of Christchurch. The original church sustained major damage in the earthquake of February 2011, leaving worshipers bereft. In response, "disaster architect" Shigeru Ban designed this transitional church pro bono, constructing it from cardboard tubes, timber, steel, and shipping containers. Enter this unusual house of worship to appreciate its simple beauty and ingenious design. Staff and volunteers are on hand to explain more about the church and its significance to the city's population. Add Cardboard Cathedral and other attractions to your Christchurch trip itinerary using our Christchurch day trip planner .

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• By Jennifer P

  On the day I visited here there was obviously a service being held so I chose not to go in. This I realise was something I would regret not seeing the internals of the building and getting further inf...  more »

• By Sid H

  There had been lots of pros and cons around building this cathedral, so decided to check it our for myself. What I saw was the fulfilling of the need for an interdenominational church for CHCH. It is ...  more »

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