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 Carved wood panel by rsilva
First there was the entrance fee. I don't really like that, but I can understand it as it would otherwise be even more crowded. In any case, it was free for worshippers, so I guess it is alright.
Then, the actual basilica is nice, quite impressive but the nicest one I've seen (I've been to St. Peter's/San Pietro Basilica...).
What I really liked, was a small chapel in the back (but still inside) of the basilica, that had a beautiful carved wood panel (see picture).
Overall, if you are in Montreal it is worth a visit. Leave a Comment Address: 116 Notre-Dame Street, Montreal (Quebec) H2Y 1T2
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 Notre Dame Bascillica by jamiesno
The Basiclica is without a doubt some of Montreal's most impressive architecture. The detail inside is amazing and you can spend some time in here admiring the place. If you are exploring Old Town in the middle of winter go in for a tour to warm up! :-)
My camera didn't take the best pictures inside the structure but have a look at my travlogue in any event and you can see some more of this impressive building. Leave a Comment
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 Notre Dame Church in Old
Montreal by two_waysLeave a Comment Address: Notre Dame streetDirections: Old Montreal, Place D'Armes
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If you are going to visit one church in Montreal, this is it, the interior is filled with beautiful detail work and brilliant bold colors, the vaulted ceiling an aqua sky covered with 24 karat gold stars, the patterned gilded and painted archways, the stained glass windows from Limoges. Behind the main altar is the Sacred Heart Chapel, a more modern part of the church, rebuilt after a fire in 1978. The lighting in the main part of the basilica is very low and most of my pictures did not turn out, photography is permitted.
Guided tours that last about 20 minutes in both English and French leave periodically from the back of the church and are included in the admission price of $4 CAD, access is always free for services or for praying. Most evenings there is also a light and sound show called La Lumiere Fut, admission for this is $10CAD. Concerts are also held here, our guide said for some performances that there were rehearsals earlier in the day of the performance that you could also hear with the $4 general admission. Leave a Comment
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For many years, I’ve enjoyed the song “Suzanne” by Leonard Cohen: maybe you know it too? If you’ve a tabbed browser, here’s a Youtube link to it. The song apparently was written in Montreal. Part of the lyrics are “…And the sun pours down like honey on Our Lady of the Harbour…”, but it wasn’t until shortly before our trip that I learned this referred to the church Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours, down in the Vieux Ville of Montreal (though the name actually translates as Our Lady of Good Assistance). In any case, clearly we had to go there, and that’s her in photo 2.
The original church was built in the 17th century by Marguerite Bourgeoys, the first teacher In the new French settlement. Later rebuilt after a fire, and being near the harbour, it became popular with sailors and became known as the “Sailors’ Church”, as reflected by the ships hanging inside (photos 3,4).
There is an associated museum at the rear of the church – though I must admit I found it of only passing interest. Address: 400 rue St-Paul Est
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Take some time to study the sculpture and wooden relief on the altar. The ten large wooden statues were created by Henri Bouriche. At the top, you will see the patron saint of the church, Mary, being crowned by her Son, Jesus. Upon entering the church, many people gasp at the sight of the main altar, which is lit up in shades of blue. Leave a Comment
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