travel south pacific french polynesia mo'orea temple of papetoai
This octagonal Protestant Temple of Papetoai is the oldest European building still in use in the South Pacific.
A plaque on the church says it originated in 1822 in the first year of the reign of Pomare III.
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TRAVEL: 2007
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Temple of Papetoai, Moorea, French Polynesia, 2007.
Temple of Papetoai, Moorea, French Polynesia, 2007.
Temple of Papetoai, Moorea, French Polynesia, 2007.
Temple of Papetoai, Moorea, French Polynesia, 2007.
Detail of the front facade, Temple of Papetoai, Moorea, French Polynesia, 2007.
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