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On Ovalau, Levuka developed as a port from the early nineteenth century and became Fiji's first colonial capital. Its timber buildings and lanes fit between the sea and steep forested slopes. Indigenous communities helped shape the town's form, combining local building traditions with colonial institutions.
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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Sacred Heart Cathedral is the Catholic cathedral in Suva. Warm stone walls, paired bell towers and a deep arched entrance give its frontage a strong rhythm.
Source: National Trust of Fiji
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Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park protects a remarkable dune landscape on Viti Levu. Wind shapes the sand, while grasses and low plants help hold some surfaces in place. The park also preserves traces of people who lived in this coastal landscape long ago.
Source: National Trust of Fiji
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Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple is a Hindu place of worship at the southern end of Nadi town. Its richly coloured entrance tower draws the eye upward through receding tiers. The gateway offers an architectural introduction to Indo-Fijian cultural life.
Source: Tourism Fiji
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The Government Buildings precinct in Suva includes an Art Deco building completed in 1939. Its clock tower rises above an entrance porch, combining strong vertical lines with a small tiled dome. The precinct has served several parts of Fiji’s government over time.
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