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    Art Deco in Napier 1

    March 8, 2025 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    Lovely city to walk around. Lots of Art Deco styled buildings. Napier was destroyed by a massive earthquake in 1931. This resulted in a fire that ravished through the city. Napier was restored to its former glory. 4 Architects responsible for the design of the buildings. The Art Deco buildings are now protected and are a great attraction to visitorsRead more