Catholic missionaries from France built the Naililili Catholic Mission at the turn of the 20th century. The stained-glass windows were imported from Europe and incorporate Fijian writing and imagery.
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This museum offers a great journey into Fiji’s historical and cultural and evolution. To enjoy the exhibits in chronological order, start with the…
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It’s the beating heart of Suva and a great place to spend an hour or so poking around with a camera. The boys with barrows own the lanes and they aren’t…
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This 1902 cathedral is built from sandstone imported from Sydney and is one of Suva’s most prominent landmarks.
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Charles Kingsford Smith was the first aviator to cross the Pacific, flying in his little Fokker trimotor, The Southern Cross, from California to Australia…
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University of the South Pacific
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If you entered town via the Queens Road, you likely passed Suva Cemetery. Graves are dug by the inmates from the prison (built in 1913) just down the road…
6. Oceania Centre for Arts & Culture
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Arts centre at the University of the South Pacific, which hosts regular live music, dance and theatre, art shows, talks and other cultural events.
7. University of the South Pacific
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Just east of downtown, this bright orange and blue temple generally has a caretaker around to let you in for a look.