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Notre-Dame BasilicavsCathedral of Marie-Reine-du-Monde
Both are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Notre-Dame Basilica is preferred by most reviewers compared to Cathedral of Marie-Reine-du-Monde. Notre-Dame Basilica has a TripExpert Score of 86 with positive reviews from 4 reviews like Michelin Guide, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
Notre-Dame Basilica
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura
Condé Nast Traveler
U.S. News & World Report
424 Rue Saint Sulpice, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1T1, Canada
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Montréal's famous landmark, Notre-Dame Basilica, is a visually pleasing if slightly gaudy symphony of carved wood, paintings, gilded sculptures and stained-glass windows." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"As visitors enter, eyes are drawn to the ensemble of white oak statues, part of the imposing reredos that stands out against the background's soft blue hues." Full review
Afar Magazine "This is definitely the mother of all cathedrals in Montreal. It is so ornate and peaceful inside, you can’t help but be awed by its beauty. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "A grand Gothic Revival basilica with stained glass depictions of Montreal's religious history has only one soul resting in its crypt. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The church features two soaring towers and stands as a dramatic example of the Gothic Revival style. Its grand interior is filled with hundreds of intricate wooden carvings and religious statues." Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"It is said that when architect James O'Donnell designed the Notre-Dame Basilica in 1824, he was so moved by the outcome that he himself converted to Catholicism." Full review
Cathedral of Marie-Reine-du-Monde Lonely Planet
Fodor's Michelin Guide Afar Magazine
Frommer's
1085 de la Cathedrale, (René-Lévesque W. and Mansfield), Montreal, Quebec H3B 2V3, Canada
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Lonely Planet "A smaller but still magnificent version of St Peter’s Basilica in Rome." Full review
Fodor's "The best reason to visit this cathedral is that it's a quarter-scale replica of St.Peter's Basilica in Rome." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Inside is the magnificent gold-leaf baldachin (1900), a replica of the 16C ornamental canopy created by Bernini for St. Peter's Basilica." Full review
Afar Magazine "The choice of whether to build a church following a Gothic Revival or neoclassical design involved more than just aesthetics in 19th-century Québec." Full review
Frommer's "Montréal’s “Mary Queen of the World” cathedral is a scaled-down homage to St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome." Full review
