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Notre-Dame BasilicavsMontreal Botanical Garden
Both are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Montreal Botanical Gardens is the choice of most writers compared to Notre-Dame Basilica. Montreal Botanical Gardens comes in at #6 in Montreal with positive reviews from 4 reviewers including Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Michelin Guide.
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
Montreal Botanical Garden
Fodor's
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide U.S. News & World Report
4101 Sherbrooke St. E., (Near Viau), Montreal, Quebec H1X 2B2, Canada
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Fodor's "The second-largest attraction of its kind in the world... grows more than 26,000 species of plants." Full review
Frommer's "Spread across 75 hectares (185 acres), Montréal’s Botanical Garden is a fragrant oasis all year round." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The nearly 80-year-old botanical garden is brilliantly landscaped and full of surprises." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"One of the most beautiful in the world, was created in 1931 by Brother Marie-Victorin (1885-1944)." Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"Spend some time strolling through the tranquil bonsai trees in the Japanese Garden or learn about the principles of yin and yang in the Chinese Garden, which showcases designs from the 14th to 17th century Ming Dynasty." Full review
