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Just a short walk from the Cardboard Cathedral you should take the time to have a look at this... read more

Reviewed 5 weeks ago
Basil781
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Tasmania, Australia
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Very Moving

I like the explanation that each chair was unique representing the uniqueness of the victims. I... read more

Reviewed 17 November 2018
ptyduke
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile

Just a short walk from the Cardboard Cathedral you should take the time to have a look at this display and meaning. Spend a little time and sit for a minute to remember those who lost there lives in the earthquake on 22nd Feb. 2011

Date of experience: November 2018
Thank Basil781
Reviewed 17 November 2018 via mobile

I like the explanation that each chair was unique representing the uniqueness of the victims. I wish it were displayed a little nicer. It is surrounded by car parks.

Date of experience: November 2018
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Reviewed 16 November 2018

A quiet and moving tribute to those who lost their lives in the quake. Right next to Cardboard Cathedral.

Date of experience: November 2018
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Reviewed 15 November 2018 via mobile

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

Date of experience: November 2018
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Reviewed 15 November 2018

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

Date of experience: November 2018
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Reviewed 14 November 2018

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

Date of experience: November 2018
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Reviewed 14 November 2018 via mobile

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

Date of experience: November 2018
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Reviewed 13 November 2018 via mobile

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.

Date of experience: November 2018
Thank shiraneh
Reviewed 12 November 2018 via mobile

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

Date of experience: November 2018
Thank myriad
Reviewed 10 November 2018 via mobile

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.

Date of experience: November 2018
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