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Napier was devastated by a huge earthquake in 1931, as a result of which most of the city had to be rebuilt. As Art Deco was popular at the time, there are many fine examples of this type of architecture throughout the city, as well as Spanish Mission -style buildings.
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Places that should be World Heritage Sites?
I think Napier, New Zealand should be on the list - amazingly well preserved art deco architecture. Also I was suprised that Heidelberg wasn't on there. Wow - the Jellyfish Lake looks amazing. ...
Napier
arrived in Napier which had been devastated by an earthquake in the 1930s. The town was rebuit reflecting ...
Posted in Around the world in 300 days by nicdavid
If you want Art Deco
Apart from today being Valentine’s Day, it was a day of wandering around Napier and doing their 2hr walking tour this afternoon. The 1931 earthquake with the ensuing fire flattened the town and gave them a chance to rebuild in the prevailing style of the day: Art Deco. As such, most of the central ...
Posted in Neil & Helen's Travels by neilthelr
Days 3 and 4
by the lake. Snow covered Peaks visible across lake Taupo. Then drove over Steep torturous road to Napier ...
Posted in New Zealand by TruroGrove