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Montréal Photo Gallery - Places of Worship

Notre Dame Basilica was completed in 1829 and features a magnificent interior. Perhaps it was due to the public holiday, but they normally charge $5 admission.

As if the first chapel was not impressive enough, there is a second one behind it.

St. Josephs Oratory is perched on a hill, a bit lonely, but still easily accessible by metro and a short walk. I chose to come by bus, which was still convenient, although it was a climb to the entrance. You can wait for the shuttle at the main entrance though.

The museum tells the story of the church's design, which has a Renaissance style exterior but a contemporary interior. Numerous pieces of Christian art from around the world and also a massive nativity scene that used to weather the elements outside are on display.

The Voltive Chapel is a crypt church that was not in the original construction plan. Built in the Art Deco style, it opened in 1949.

Mary Queen of the World Cathedral is located in the heart of downtown. It was built at the end of the 19th century with inspiration from St. Peter's Basilica. You can hear a pin drop inside.

Just across the street, there is a smaller St. George's Anglican Church. Unfortunately, the doors were locked this morning.

Église du Gesù was built in 1865 and is one of the oldest baroque churches in the city. Despite its unstriking exterior, it was spectacular and empty inside. I had the whole space all to myself.

A few blocks away is St. Patrick's Basilica. Much more crowded, this building was completed in 1847 in the Gothic style.

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