- Address: 75 Hawker Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington 6011, New Zealand;
- Phone: +64 43850915
If you are traveling to New Zealand and also crazy about Gothic beauty, then be sure to admire one of Wellington 's main attractions , the church and the monastery of St. Gerard. It is interesting that this is the oldest building in the city. It was built in the 19th century and to this day has preserved not only its splendor, but also many secrets.
What to see?
On the site of the former estates of all members of the Congregation of the Holy Redeemer, on the hill Victoria, in 1897 a church was built, and in 1930 - a monastery. After a while they were combined. It is worth mentioning that this union has become a kind of symbol of spiritual strength of local residents.
Since 1992, when the International Catholic Organization for Evangelism, bought the building to use it as a training center, missionary evangelists gather here on a weekly basis.
It is impossible not to mention the incredible beauty of the architecture of these buildings. So, already from a distance, a brick facing of terracotta color rushes into the eyes, and pointed windows and Gothic turrets charm with their magical splendor. In addition, each of them decorated with simple trefoils and quartet.
How to get there?
You can see this landmark by reaching the destination by bus number 15, 21 or 44.
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