It doesn't look like too much from far off, but when you get close to this more than one-hundred and fifty year old building you can certainly start to respect it's exceptional nature. Since the Hawaiian islands are so young geologically there are only volcanic rocks to be found here. When it came time to construct this church, the builders chose to work with coral since the local rocks are too brittle. The result is one craggy yet unique building, that has gained a rich history. Leaders of Hawaii's short lived monarchy frequented this church, honored today with a collection of portraits on the second floor. They still have mass here, and even save the back few pews for descendants of the Hawaiian monarchy. Whether you are a religious individual, an architecture enthusiast, or simply a fan of the historic, Kawaiahao Church is worth checking out.