Excursion tour in Montreal. Top architecture - monuments, castles, temples and palaces

» St. Joseph Oratory is a place of worship of millions of Catholic pilgrims from Canada and other countries.
»  The Oratory is located on top of Mount Royal and is viewed from any part of the city. To get it, many pilgrims go up 278 steps on their knees.
»  The Oratory is so big that it can accommodate about 10 000 believers.
»  Its dome is 129 m high and is the third highest building in the city.
»  It is believed that the walls of St. Joseph Oratory helps the injured be cured. In the cathedral, there is a wall, to which cured people attach their crutches.

» The Notre-Dame Basilica or Basilique Notre-Dame de Montreal is a magnificent Catholic church and one of the most popular attractions in Montreal.
»  The New Gothic cathedral has a luxury interior. Its columns and walls are decorated with gilded ornaments. Ceilings are decorated with moldings and frescoes.
»  In the cathedral, there are a lot of old paintings and statues. Moldings and old stained glass windows give the cathedral a special atmosphere.
»  You can also see here an ancient organ and a gorgeous altar.
»  In this beautiful cathedral, celebrities wedding ceremonies are often held.
»  In the evenings, you can watch sound-and-light shows and learn about the history of the cathedral.

» The Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel is a magnificent Catholic cathedral built in the second half of the 18th century. This church is one of the oldest in Montreal.
»  The Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours is often called the Sailors' Church because sailors often come here to pray before a voyage.
»  The walls of the cathedral are decorated with sculptures of saint patrons of sailors and travelers.
»  In the cathedral, there is also a museum dedicated to the history of Montreal.
»  At the highest point of the chapel, there is an observation platform. Today, archeological excavations are held in an old church under the chapel. This church is open to visitors.

» St Patrick's Basilica was built in 1847 for Irish immigrants. Their number increased in Montreal due to famine and other difficulties in Ireland.
»  Initially, the New Gothic church was built at the cape that has a view of the city. For many years, the city has grown fast. As a result, the church is surrounded by modern Montreal.
»  Not so long ago, St Patrick's Basilica was reconstructed for the fourth time. The reconstruction cost $5 million.
»  The windows of the church are decorated with beautiful stained glass windows depicting saints.
»  On the walls, you can see a lot of memorable plates dedicated to famous people who visited services or were baptized here.

» Habitat 67 is an amazing residential complex designed in the Brutalist style. It was built in Montreal for the 1967 International and Universal Exposition or Expo 67.
»  The residential complex is a concrete construction of 354 intersecting cubes, so it even resembles Lego.
»  The purpose of the construction was to add comfort and private space to lives of residents of urbanized areas with a high building density.
»  Well, the architect met this challenge. In total, he constructed 146 apartments. Residents of each apartment have a small garden on the downstairs neighbor’s roof.
»  Originally, the residential complex should have served as a budget block available for a wide range of individuals. When it was constructed, prices for apartments increased. Nowadays, Habitat 67 is quite a prestigious and expensive residential complex in Montreal.