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Discover Notre-Dame Cathedral — Papeete Front, Pointe Vénus Lighthouse, Taputapuātea.
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culture
Look for the round clock and the tall pointed window beneath it. Notre-Dame Cathedral is a landmark in central Papeete on Tahiti. Its yellow walls, white trim and red spire give this church a character quite different from the nearby waterfront buildings.
Source: tahititourisme.pf
engineering
Follow the dark corner stones up the tapering shaft to the glazed lantern. The Pointe Vénus lighthouse was built in 1867 and has become a familiar feature of northern Tahiti. The historic light stands near Matavai Bay, apart from the beach and surrounding monuments.
Source: tahititourisme.pf
archaeology
On Raiatea, Taputapuātea includes a marae complex within a wider landscape of valleys, lagoon, reef and open sea. Its stone ceremonial places served different functions, including political and funerary roles. The site bears witness to Mā'ohi history and traditions linking communities, ancestors and the ocean.
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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