English-speaking world

09 February 2015

CHRISTCHURCH

Christchurch is New Zealand's second-largest city and the gateway to the South Island. Bordered by hills and the Pacific Ocean, it is situated on the edge of the Canterbury Plains that stretch to the Southern Alps. Located on the east coast of the South Island, Christchurch is a city of contrasts.It is a place where its residents continue to enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle amidst a natural environment world-renowned for its beauty. A growing cosmopolitan ambience also adds a touch of excitement without overt flashiness.



The 'Sign of the Takahe' - Christchurch New Zealand


This unique Gothic style building was conceived by Mr. H. G. Ell in 1918 as a roadhouse for the refreshment of travellers along the scenic Port Hills. I was constructed with primitive tools by relief workers during the 1932 depression and commands a panoramic view of the city, the Plains and the Southern Alps. The roadhouse is open daily for inspection and refreshments.

4 comments:

  1. Jak dla mnie - to trochę w stylu angielskich zamków. Zazdroszę tych pocztówek z Nowej Zelandii, nie mam jeszcze żadnej.

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  2. Ooo ale ciekawa pocztówka, myślałam że to z Wielkiej Brytanii a tu takie zaskoczenie! Bardzo ładna budowla, a widok za nią także zachwyca :)

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    1. Christchurch posiada wyraźnie angielski charakter, co widać szczególnie w architekturze. Pocztówka pochodzi z lat 70. XX w.

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    2. Jak na lata 70. bardzo dobrze się trzyma i w sumie to jak nie przepadam za starszymi kartkami, to z takiej bym się ucieszyła na pewno ;)

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