Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral, Cathedral in Downtown Montreal, Canada.
The cathedral functions as the third largest church in Quebec, measuring 101 meters in length and 46 meters in width, with a 77-meter copper dome.
Construction started in 1875 after fire destroyed Saint-Jacques Cathedral, with architect Victor Bourgeau creating a design based on Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome.
The cathedral displays thirteen statues on its roof representing patron saints of Montreal parishes, reflecting the religious heritage of local communities.
The cathedral offers daily masses at 7:30 AM, 12:10 PM, and 5:00 PM, with special English services on Sundays at 8:00 AM.
The building features a neo-baroque ciborium beneath the dome, made with red copper and gold leaf, replicating the baldaquin of Saint Peter's Basilica.
Location: Ville-Marie
Inception: 1875
Architects: Victor Bourgeau, Joseph Michaud, Etienne Alcibiade Leprohon
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Length: 101.5 m
Width: 47.72 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: limestone
Part of: Dorchester Square and Place-du-Canada Heritage Site
Address: 1085 Rue de la Cathédrale H3B 2V3 Montréal
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 07:00-19:00
Phone: +15148661661
Website: https://mariereinedumonde.org/fr
GPS coordinates: 45.49910,-73.56830
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:42
Montreal combines historic sites and cultural institutions along the Saint Lawrence River. The city displays its religious past in structures like Notre-Dame Basilica, whose neo-gothic facade dates to the 1820s, and Saint Joseph's Oratory, a Catholic pilgrimage site on Westmount. Mount Royal rises 764 ft (233 m) above the city center, offering views across downtown and the river. Parc Jean-Drapeau spans two former Expo islands and now houses the Biosphere and the Formula 1 track Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Cultural facilities include the Museum of Fine Arts, which presents Canadian and European collections, and Pointe-à-Callière, built on archaeological sites from the 17th century. Old Montreal preserves buildings from the French colonial period along cobblestone streets. The Olympic Stadium and Botanical Garden date from different 20th-century construction phases. Markets such as Jean-Talon and Atwater have sold regional produce for decades. The Quartier des Spectacles concentrates performance venues around Place des Arts, while the Underground City connects pedestrian passages beneath downtown.
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