Parliament Building of Quebec, Parliament building in La Cité-Limoilou, Quebec City, Canada.
The Parliament Building of Quebec is an eight-storey government building in Second Empire style located in La Cité-Limoilou, Quebec City. A central tower rises above two side wings, while the facade is clad in sandstone and features carved ornamentation and columns.
Construction started in 1877 following designs by Eugène-Étienne Taché to replace an earlier parliament building destroyed by fire in 1883. The National Assembly held its first session in the new building in March 1884, though interior work continued for several more years.
The 26 bronze statues on the facade represent explorers, governors, and religious leaders from Quebec's past. Visitors walking around the building notice coats of arms, inscriptions, and decorative elements that recall the province's French heritage.
Guided tours through the legislative chambers and public areas run free of charge and last about an hour. Tours operate on weekdays only, as sessions do not occur on weekends and parts of the building remain closed.
The building includes an underground tunnel connecting it to nearby government buildings, allowing officials to move between them during winter months. Le Parlementaire, the restaurant inside, opens its doors to the public as well and serves dishes inspired by traditional Quebec cuisine.
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