New Zealand - City of Wellington

Описание: Wellington: Cultural Capital ... Known primarily as the home of New Zealand's parliament and its public servant population, Wellington transformed itself during the 1980s and 1990s into a vibrant, culture-driven hot spot. Tucked around one of the world's most picturesque harbors, the capital city is intimate, sophisticated, arty and packed with national treasures.
It is home to the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, the Royal New Zealand Ballet, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the National Business Review New Zealand Opera, the Chamber Music New Zealand and the New Zealand School of Dance. The city's strong arts scene combines an international flavor with an intrinsic Pacific identity.

Wellington's compact central business district lies between the city's foothills and its mountain-encircled harbor. Partly built on land developed during reclamation projects begun in the mid-1800s, the area today is the working environment of the country's politicians and the national government infrastructure. Foreign embassies, the Court of Appeal, National Archives, National Library, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and the head offices of local and international businesses are among the institutions and organizations in its precincts. The city is known for its stylish shops, cafe culture, restaurants and galleries, with an atmosphere that is both stimulating and unhurried.