Roots EarthDunedin, New Zealand
The Octagon
Laid out in 1846 by surveyor Charles Kettle, this eight-sided plaza forms the civic heart of Dunedin. Ringed by Victorian landmarks and centred on an 1887 statue of poet Robert Burns, it gathers cafes, festivals and city life beneath the cathedral.
What the app adds
Roots Earth has a longer story for The Octagon, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.
Location
Coordinates: -45.87416667, 170.50361111