Wellington Sights

Beehive

#12 of 161 things to do in Wellington

#47 of 3153 things to do in New Zealand

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Good for: architecture, buildings

Not good for: 70s tackiness

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    • Bowen Street Wellington

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Lonely Planet review for Beehive

Office workers swarm around the distinctive and well-known modernist Beehive, which is exactly what it looks like, and forms part of NZ's parliamentary complex. It was designed by British architect Sir Basil Spence and built between 1969 and 1980. Controversy surrounded its construction and, love it or loathe it, it's the architectural symbol of the country.

 

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    I have no idea why they built a beehive

    madlep recommends this,

    Someone back in the 70s thought it was a good idea I guess. Tacky at first glance, it grows on you after a while. Definitely a distinctive landmark of Wellington.

    Good for: architecture, buildings

    Not good for: 70s tackiness

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