Place des ArtsvsNotre-Dame Basilica
Both are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Notre-Dame Basilica scores marginally higher than Place des Arts. Notre-Dame Basilica scores 86 with positive reviews from 4 publications such as Atlas Obscura, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Place des Arts
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
Ste-Catherine St, Latin Quarter, Montreal, Quebec H2X 1Y9, Canada
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Fodor's "Montréal's primary performing-arts complex has... a new 2,000-seat concert hall for the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal." Full review
Lonely Planet "Montréal’s performing-arts center is the nexus for artistic and cultural events." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"In addition to a museum... an area of interior and exterior spaces for exhibitions and festivals." Full review
Afar Magazine "The 1960s and 70s are often referred to as the "Quiet Revolution" in Quebec, as reformist governments led by the Liberal party brought about huge changes in the province's society." Full review
Frommer's "The city's central entertainment complex, presenting performances of musical concerts, opera, dance, and theater." Full review
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
