Kawaiahao Church
"The Water of Ha'o"
957 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu
808-522-1333
Kawaiaha'o, the first Christian Church in Hawaii, was built between 1836 and 1842 in New England style architecture. It is often referred to as the "Westminster Abbey of Hawaii". Fourteen thousand coral slabs, quarried by hand from reefs 10 to 20 feet under water, comprise the main structure. Each slab weighs more than 1000 pounds.
Four grass churches stood on this site beginning in 1829. Wood for the interior of the structure was cut from the Ko'olau Mountains. The church currently seats 4,500 people.
Mausoleum of King Lunalilo, the first elected monarch of Hawaii.He wanted to be buried in the Church cemetery rather than in the Royal Mausoleums.
Hawaii-Guide Tips/Info:
Congregational Church Sunday Services are at 8am and 10:30am; Services on Wednesday are at 6pm
Church Open Monday through Friday from 8:30am-4pm
For tour information, call 808-522-1333
Meter and free parking available on the street
Directions:
From Waikiki: Take Kalakaua Ave out of Waikiki toward the mountains. Turn left onto South Beretania Street. Turn left onto Punchbowl Street and the Church will be on the left.
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