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Mary Queen of the World Cathedral1085 de la Cathedrale Street, (René-Lévesque Blvd W and Mansfield St), Montreal, QC, CanadaTel: 514 866 1661 • Web: Visit this site » This church, designed by Quebec architect Victor Bourgeau and built between 1870 and 1894, is an exact one-third replica of St Peter's Basilica in Rome. Set among the bleak skyscrapers of downtown, it makes a particularly striking sight. The 13 floodlit statues along its top are of Montreal's own patron saints. In the Mortuary Chapel can be found the final resting places for the city's bishops and archbishops, alongside a recumbent statue of Monseigneur Ignace Bourget, the church's founder. Admission is free.
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May 5, 2007 by
Blaine from Midland
“While at a conference in 2005 I was out walking to find what Catholic Churches were in the area. It was mid day and yet there were streams of people all flowing up the steps of what looked like a magnificent church. When I entered I was amazed at the interior size of the place. I knew it was made in imitation of St. Peter's in Rome because of the replica of Bernouli's columns. The side altars were numerous. I only read in this travel guide now that this church was indeed a 1/3 replica of St. Peter's in Rome. Only 1/3, I had never been in a church that large. I now know why these beautiful temples were built to such a size. I could feel God's presence there like I had never felt before.” 0 of 2 people found this review helpful.Popular Attractions in MontrealView all attractions in Montreal
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