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Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral vs Observatoire de la Capitale

Both Basilique Cathedrale - Notre-Dame-de-Quebec and Observatoire de la Capitale are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Basilique Cathedrale - Notre-Dame-de-Quebec scores marginally higher than Observatoire de la Capitale. Basilique Cathedrale - Notre-Dame-de-Quebec scores 85 with endorsements from 5 publications like Fodor's, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.

Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral
Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral
8 / 10
16 rue Buade, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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Fodor's Fodor's
"A "holy door" was added to the church in 2014, as a special form of pilgrimage." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Rising from a bustling plaza in the center of Upper Town, this impressive cathedral belongs to the oldest parish in North America." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Originally consecrated in 1674, the cathedral was destroyed during the fighting between French and British forces in 1759." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
10.0
"The exterior may seem a bit dull (especially compared to the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica just northeast of town), but the bold neo-Baroque interior is breathtaking." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"In 2014 it celebrated 350 years as home to the mother parish to all of North America." Full review
Observatoire de la Capitale
Observatoire de la Capitale
8 / 10
Edifice Marie-Guyart, 31st Fl., 1037 de La Chevrotière, 31st floor, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 5E9 , Canada
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The site features an overview of the city's history with 3-D imagery, audiovisual displays... and a time-travel theme with a 1960s twist." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"At 221m/725ft, the observatory on the 31st storey of this administrative building commands a splendid view of Historic Quebec, the citadelle, the fortifications, the St. Lawrence River." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Standing at 221 meters above sea level (and with 31 floors), this is Quebec City's tallest building." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Offers a 360-degree view of the Québec City skyline, from the city’s highest vantage point...for kids, there’s also an interactive, touch-screen exhibit about the history of the capital city" Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Head 221m up to the 31st floor for great views of the Old Town." Full review