Auckland Art Gallery, New Zealand

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Year: 1887.

The Auckland Art Gallery is the greatest architectural monument in New Zealand. This art gallery was built in 1887. Today there has placed a rich collection of art pieces of local and foreign artists. Large halls are usually used for international exhibitions.

Over a number of years people from Auckland asked the city government to build a new library and an art gallery. However, the government didn’t have money for such tremendous projects. Then the wealthy people of Auckland donated to the building of the cultural centre. A famous city figure – Sir George Maurice O’Rorke was one of the founders of this art gallery.

Wealthy citizens donated from their private collections the first books to the new library and the unique pieces of art for the gallery. Other rich people followed the example of the founders and presented collections of old ceramics, furniture and other antiques. Now the gallery has more than 15 000 pictures, some of them belong to the medieval period. At the cusps of the 18-19th centuries in the historical building were placed several city institutions. In 1911 they were replaced to the new building of townhouse and the gallery received more halls for historical items. To beginning

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Parking: 'Wilson Parking' in 0.13 km

Apotheek: 'Unichem Pharmacy' in 0.15 km

Police station: 'Auckland Central Police Station' in 0.52 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Mojo Gallery' in 0.03 km

Railway station: 'Britomart' in 0.81 km

Nearest airports:
» Auckland Airport AKL - in 17 km

» Ardmore Airport AMZ - in 26 km

» Hamilton International Airport HLZ - in 123 km

» Whangarei Airport WRE - in 125 km

» Tauranga Airport TRG - in 155 km

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Newton Lodge

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Rooms: 11

The simple, modern rooms and dorms at Newton Lodge have small seating areas. There is access to shared bathroom facilities. Dorms also include … More: photo, rates and booking

Uenuku Lodge

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Rooms: 50

Guests can choose to stay in a lively dormitory room or in the comfort of their own private room. Linen is provided in all rooms. Some rooms have a … More: photo, rates and booking

Alpers Lodge & Conference Centre

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All rooms include heating, a DVD player and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Each has a kitchenette with a microwave, a fridge and … More: photo, rates and booking

The Esplanade Hotel

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All rooms are equipped with tea/coffee making facilities, an iPod dock and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some rooms boast views of … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around Auckland Art Gallery - Auckland

Auckland has an excellent tourist infrastructure. The city offers a rich selection of first-class hotels and guesthouses for tourists. The Hilton Auckland hotel is popular with fans of exceptional service and luxury accommodation. The hotel is located on the Princes Wharf and is surrounded by the Waitemata Harbour from all sides. It offers various extra services for business travelers – the hotel has prepared 7 gorgeous conference halls with natural light for them. The sports swimming pool with special windows for observing underwater life remains one of the most unusual components of the hotel’s infrastructure. After a busy day, clients of the hotel can relax in the elegant FISH restaurant and try signature seafood dishes or attend Bellini's Bar and enjoy its selection of fine wine.

The Grand Hotel Rendezvous Auckland is located in the center of the city, and it will certainly appeal to discerning tourists. The hotel is connected to Aotea Center and Auckland City Hall by an underground tunnel. It is the best choice for fans of excursions. Tourists, who seek serenity and peace, will admire the wonderful Japanese garden on the rooftop. However, that is not the only pleasant surprise for oriental culture lovers. They are welcome at the Japanese restaurant Katsura that offers delicious sushi or the Straits restaurant that specializes in the most popular dishes of the New Zealand cuisine.
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