Bridge of Remembrance

About Bridge of Remembrance

Bridge of Remembrance is a things to do venue in Christchurch Central City, South Island.

The bridge was repaired and strengthened following the 2011 Christchurch earthquake and was reopened with a rededication ceremony held on Anzac Day in 2016. Visitors to Christchurch can take a walk around Hagley Park, including the Christchurch Botanic Gardens or visit the free Canterbury Museum to learn about New Zealand history, art, and the natural world.

The Brockworth Street Art Gallery gives visitors a taste of the awesome street art there is to see in Christchurch, while Quake City provides a deeper understanding of Christchurch’s recent history of the 2011 Canterbury Earthquakes. Visitors can also check out the Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial by following the 185 Chairs, which is an unusual and powerful memorial in which earthquake victims are remembered by empty white chairs.

In conclusion, the Bridge of Remembrance is a significant landmark in Christchurch, New Zealand, and is a must-visit for anyone interested in history and architecture. The bridge is a symbolic structure that features a cross, torches, coat of arms, laurel wreaths, Latin inscription, fascines, and rosemary decoration, and is a Category I heritage structure with the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.

Visitors to Christchurch can also explore other attractions such as Hagley Park, the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, the Canterbury Museum, the Brockworth Street Art Gallery, Quake City, and the Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial.

Good to know

• Type: Things to Do
• Area: Christchurch Central City, South Island
• Phone: +64 3 379 9629
• Website: visit ↗

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