The Basilica of Notre Dame de Montreal
The towers of the Basilica of Notre Dame de Montreal, made in the Neo-Gothic style, served as a landmark of Old Montreal. Today, the building, built in the first third of the 19th century, attracts attention with gilded sculptures and gold-plated fleur-de-lis in the interior. Music connoisseurs note that it is here that one of the largest pipe organs in the world is located.
The Oratorio of St. Joseph
One of the most famous Montreal churches is the St. Peter’s Oratory. Joseph. It is visited by 2 million people annually. Some pilgrims claim that God will hear their prayers if they climb the steps of the oratory on their knees. The copper dome of the oratory is the second largest in the world, second only to the dome of St. Peter’s Cathedral.
Old Montreal
Old Montreal is one of those areas that always attracts a lot of tourists. This is the historical center of the city, which houses museums, restaurants, and shops. The houses here are mostly built of gray stone, and the streets are narrow cobblestone pavements.
Bernard Avenue
Bernard Avenue is little known among tourists, but it is loved by locals. It’s a pretty noisy street—wide, tree-lined, in true Montreal style. Here you can relax in a cozy cafe or have a drink at the bar without the tourist chic for show. A mandatory item in the program of visiting the avenue is lunch at the cafe “Romolo” or “La Piazetta” — order a roast or mussels, you will not regret it!
Lurie Avenue
Avenue Lurie is one of the most fashionable streets in French—speaking Montreal. It is famous for its classical local architecture: The beautiful stone buildings of the area are decorated with many winding stairs and countless flower pots.