An emotional and deeply moving tribute to those who died in February 2011. Really worth visiting for a quiet reflection.

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 sides and looking somewhat neglected....More

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

This display really brings it home to you as to how many people perished in the recent earthquake and the number of families affected. It is a respectful and poignant memorial and the range of chairs reflect the different ages of those killed. There is...More

This place is self speaking. It is very sad to think about the 185 people who lost their live during the earthquake and this piece of art represents very well the emptiness left in their families. Beautiful and emotional.

This simple memorial summed up the sadness of the deaths caused by the earthquake. A small book of memories or guest book is in a little shelter next to it, and the memorial is next to the cardboard Cathdral, making the whole area a good...More

These chairs represent the people who died in the television station building during the earthquake. Each chair is different and represents the personality of the person who passed. It’s a sad memorial.