Citizens' War Memorial, Christchurch

Name: Citizens' War Memorial
Address: Christchurch, New Zealand

#36 among attractions in Christchurch

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The Citizens' War Memorial in Cathedral Square, Christchurch, is one of the two major memorials in the city to World War I. It is located immediately north of ChristChurch Cathedral. The annual Anzac Day service was held there until the February 2011 earthquake. It is a Category I heritage structure registered with Heritage New Zealand. In 2020, it became known that the memorial is to be removed from its current site and put into storage. ()

Unveiled: 1937Coordinates: 43°31'50"S, 172°38'13"E

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Central CityChristchurch New Zealand

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Citizens' War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Re:START, ChristChurch Cathedral, Statue of Robert Falcon Scott, Cathedral Square.

~1250 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Historical place
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~920 ftW
Monuments and statues
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~110 ftS
Monuments and statues, Square
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~980 ftN
Monuments and statues
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~280 ftSW
Monuments and statues
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~1590 ftE
Park
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~790 ftW
Museum
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~1590 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
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~1020 ftN
Memorial, Park
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~1310 ftNE
Memorial
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Citizens' War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral Square, Christchurch (1 min walk), ChristChurch Cathedral, Christchurch (1 min walk), Tūranga, Christchurch (1 min walk), Statue of John Robert Godley, Christchurch (2 min walk).

How to get to Citizens' War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Citizens' War Memorial:

Tram

Cathedral Square (2 min walk)
Cathedral Junction (3 min walk)

Bus

Hereford St near Colombo St • Lines: 17 (3 min walk)
Bus Interchange • Lines: 17 (8 min walk)