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Notre-Dame Basilica (Basilique Notre-Dame)

116 Notre-Dame W., Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1T1, Canada
514-842-2925
As featured in 3 days in Montreal
Ranked #1 of 90 nightlife in Montreal
4.5 of 5 stars 584 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Bar/ Clubs
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Fee: Yes
Owner description: Montreal's oldest Catholic church, built in 1656, is known for its intricately designed interior, which includes stained glass chronicling the history...... more » Owner description: Montreal's oldest Catholic church, built in 1656, is known for its intricately designed interior, which includes stained glass chronicling the history of the city. « less
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Coventry, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

I was disappointed that there is a charge to a place of worship also the fact that people in inappropriate clothing were being allowed in strapless tops ,very short shorts etc.As we walked up to the altar there was a Chamber Singers choir were singing so we sat and took it in .The building is marvellous and Mass was being... More

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Montreal, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

If you enjoy visiting churches this is a must. Old and treasured and worth the trip. More

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Tillsonburg, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Georges was a great guide! We were well educated about the history of old Montreal. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW
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Gorgeous! Definitely a must-see. This is what churches should look like! If you can, sit in for a mass. I am not Catholic, but was moved by the grandeur and spectacle of it all. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

The most beautiful church interior I have witnessed in Canada! More

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Sion, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

We enjoyed the sound and light show. A bit expensive but a nice experience. A little surprised that we would have had to pay to simply enter the Basilica during the day without the show. Never seen that anywhere else. More

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Montreal, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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One of the most beautiful basilica in the world. There is a light and sound show that you can attend (you have to buy your ticket). More

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See 11 more reviews by denis b for Montreal
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

It was a beautiful church but a little pricey to get in. More

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Brooklyn, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

I think this is one of those "must sees" when you're in Montreal. You do however have the pay an entrance fee (I think it was about $5 USD- I may not agree w/the paying to see a church.. but that's another story). More

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MO
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012
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The church is just as amazing as the ones in Europe if not better than some More

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