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Our suggestion on the way to observe the most important architectural landmarks of Montreal is very simple – fly, read, watch. Thanks to our original 3D technology of flying over cities, you will be able to “visit” (see the video) and watch the most important architectural landmarks of the city - Cathedral of Marie-Reine-du-Monde, Olympic Stadium, Bonsecours Market, Montreal City Hall, Christ Church Cathedral and many others. We have carefully selected the supplementary information for each of them, including interesting historical facts and a collection of photographs. Additionally, we have placed all main sights on the map of Montreal below, since this information can be useful when you plan your walking routes in Montreal.

Cathedral of Marie-Reine-du-Monde, Montreal

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» The Cathedral of Marie-Reine-du-Monde is a cathedral in Montreal that was built in the late 19th century.
»  The cathedral impresses with its beauty and luxury interior. The free entrance and daily services attract a lot of tourists.
»  Visitors of the cathedral are especially interested in beautiful statues of saint patrons of the city that decorate the facade.
»  High Gothic belfries of the cathedral are architectural attractions of the city.
»  Remarkably, the Cathedral of Marie-Reine-du-Monde is a small but exact copy of the Cathedral of St. Peter in Rome. Before the construction, the architect traveled to Rome to see masterpieces of famous Italian masters.

Olympic Stadium, Montreal

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» The Olympic Stadium in Montreal is the biggest stadium in Canada. It was built in 1976 and served as the main arena for the Summer Olympic Games.
»  The 175-meter tower with cables supporting the vault of the stadium is the most inclined construction in the world. Its inclination angle is 45 degrees.
»  If you visit an observation platform at the highest point of the tower, you will see that the stadium has the shape of a maple leaf. It is a symbol of Canada.
»  Nowadays, a lot of sports competitions, concerts, and art exhibitions are often held at the stadium. During the Olympics 1976, competitions in equestrianism, athletics, and 10 football matches were held here.
»  At the Olympic stadium, there are several swimming pools, gyms, and rooms for conferences and celebrations.

Bonsecours Market, Montreal

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» The Bonsecours Market is located in a beautiful two-storey building designed in the colonial style.
»  At one time, when the market building was being constructed, there was a city hall. When the construction was completed in 1860, the building was given to a market.
»  This magnificent building was the main shopping center of the city for over a hundred years.
»  Now, the market is one of the costliest shopping centers in Montreal. Here, you can buy everything you need: jewels, clothes, furniture, pieces of art, and various trinkets for interior decor.
»  Besides small shops on the Bonsecours Market, there are also a lot of comfortable cafes and restaurants.

Montreal City Hall, Montreal

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» The five-storey Montreal City Hall is one of the most interesting attractions in the city. The building was built in the late 19th century.
»  It is one of the most beautiful constructions in the Empire style in Canada.
»  The City Hall is famous for its clock and high dome. It is located in the center of the historic district of the city.
»  The City Hall has five stained glass windows that symbolize religion, a port, industry, trade, finance, and transport.
»  Due to its amazing illumination, the building of the City Hall looks fascinating at nights.

Christ Church Cathedral, Montreal

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» Christ Church Cathedral is an Anglican church built in the center of Montreal in the 19th century. Its New Gothic exterior contrasts with a modern landscape and catches the eye.
»  The cathedral was designed by two architects. The author of the project was architect Frank Willis who died before the construction. The church was actually built by the other architect, Thomas Scott.
»  The church was constructed at the site of an old temple that was destroyed by fire.
»  The spire of the church is 70 m high. In 1940, it was placed instead of an old spire that tumbled down and deteriorated.
»  In the church, concerts are often held. Famous musicians come here from all over the world to play the wonderful organ.

Casino de Montreal, Montreal

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» When the Montreal Casino was opened in 1993, it was the biggest gambling house in Canada and one of the ten biggest casinos in the world.
»  The range of gambling games here is really wide. It seems that you can play any game here, from poker, roulette, lotto, and keno to lotteries.
»  In the casino, there are 3 200 modern slot machines and 120 gaming tables.
»  The gambling house is open 24 hours a day seven days a week. Every person over 18 can visit it. In the casino, there are also four restaurants, four pubs, a cabaret, a conference hall, and a room for banquets. The building with a low ceiling has a lot of windows.

Grey Nuns Building, Montreal

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Facts: » Almost 150 years ago, a cult building started to be built in Montreal. It was a residence of nurses.
»  Finally, an H-shaped monastery with three wings was constructed at its site. The monastery was surrounded by a wonderful garden.
»  Not so long ago, the residence of nurses passed to Concordia University. The university renovated and reconstructed this architectural monument completely to preserve the cultural heritage.
»  When the university was equipped with innovative technologies in 2007, the building of the former nuns’ residence was used as a student dormitory.
»  The former chapel of the building was turned into a reading room accommodating up to 240 students.
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More to see in Montreal
Being one of the oldest cities of Canada, Montreal safe keeps the historical heritage and proudly demonstrates numerous historical landmarks and sights to the city visitors. A sightseeing platform equipped on the top of the mountain of the Mont Royal offers a bird’s eye panorama of the majestic city. All the city districts are perfectly seen from the platform. A walk through scenic mountain areas will turn to an unforgettable experience for nature attractions fans. The Notre Dame de Bonsecours church is a must visit destination for all the tourists arriving at Montreal. The church features a unique architectural style and rich decoration of the interior premises. The church neighbors an observatory, thus after the exploration of the ancient religious artifacts tourists may enjoy a sky of stars. In close vicinity to the Notre Dame de Bonsecours church one will find the most beautiful square of the city which is decorated with a monument of its founder being Paul Chomedey sieur de Maisonneuve. The same beautiful and majestic is the square named after the queen Victoria. Ancient architecture connoisseurs are recommended to walk through the Mille Carre Dore quarter as this city area has preserved numerous buildings of different epochs. Among them the Meridit Palace is best worth attention. The building is executed in the Italian Renaissance style. The Hugh Allan mansion is located near the palace. The best landmark of the Hispano-Moresque style is justly considered to … Read further

Architectural landmarks in the regions around Montreal

Quebec
The castle was built at the top of a cliff. That is why the building seems to be higher than nearby constructions. You can see the silhouette of the manor on postage stamps. Politicians and creative individuals stayed at Chateau Frontenac. The castle looks really majestic with its red brick walls, green roof, and different sized spires. Its central tower has 20 levels. The openwork stairs lead to apartments where most of the interior items are ... Open »
Boston
The First Church of Christ was built in 1894. It is not just a single building but a complex. Here, the teaching of God and norms of behavior are preached. The initiator of the construction of Boston Church was Mary Baker Eddy. She was cured of the disease after she had turned to God with daily prayers. The first congregation was established in 1879. Today, there are 2 000 branches in many countries. At the Christian Science Church, ... Open »
Toronto
The CN Tower is a TV tower in Toronto built in 1975. With an antenna, it is 554 m high. It had been the highest tower in the world until 2007. When it was designed, special demands on the safety of the construction were made. The TV tower can withstand an 8.5 magnitude earthquake and a wind speed of 420 km/h. The main attraction of the tower is an observation platform at a height of 350 m. Its floor is glass and withstands a weight of 109 ... Open »
New York
The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island and is one of the most famous sculptures in the USA and in the world as well. The Statue of Liberty is often called the symbol of New York City and the United States, the symbol of freedom and democracy, and the Liberty Lady. That was a gift of the French on the centenary of the American Revolution. The goddess of freedom holds a torch and a tablet and stands with one foot on the broken chains. ... Open »
Philadelphia
The city administration holds its meetings in a special building – Philadelphia City Hall. It’s a 167-meter building with a dome crowned by an 11-meter statue of the founding father William Penn. It weighs 27 tons. The statue faces the south. Thus it is lit by sunshine during most of the day. The bronze figure is empty inside. There’s a passage inside leading to the top of the hat that you can get to through a hatch. The city hall ... Open »
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