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Notre-Dame BasilicavsSaint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
Both are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal is preferred by most reviewers compared to Notre-Dame Basilica. Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal scores 95 with endorsements from 6 reviews such as Frommer's, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
Notre-Dame Basilica
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424 Rue Saint Sulpice, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1T1, Canada
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Montréal's famous landmark, Notre-Dame Basilica, is a visually pleasing if slightly gaudy symphony of carved wood, paintings, gilded sculptures and stained-glass windows." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"As visitors enter, eyes are drawn to the ensemble of white oak statues, part of the imposing reredos that stands out against the background's soft blue hues." Full review
Afar Magazine "This is definitely the mother of all cathedrals in Montreal. It is so ornate and peaceful inside, you can’t help but be awed by its beauty. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "A grand Gothic Revival basilica with stained glass depictions of Montreal's religious history has only one soul resting in its crypt. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The church features two soaring towers and stands as a dramatic example of the Gothic Revival style. Its grand interior is filled with hundreds of intricate wooden carvings and religious statues." Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"It is said that when architect James O'Donnell designed the Notre-Dame Basilica in 1824, he was so moved by the outcome that he himself converted to Catholicism." Full review
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
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3800 chemin Queen-Mary, Montreal, Quebec H3V 1H6, Canada
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Fodor's "Each year some 2 million people from all over North America and beyond visit St. Joseph's Oratory." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The gigantic oratory honors St Joseph, Canada’s patron saint." Full review
Frommer's "Consecrated as a basilica in 2004, it came into being through the efforts of Brother André, a lay brother in the Holy Cross order who earned a reputation as a healer." Full review
Afar Magazine "Were taken by surprise at the grand cathedral in front of us. The structure itself is very impressive and it offers some of the best views of the city." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This famous Catholic pilgrimage site is also home to a votive chapel, museum, the chapel of Saint Brother André (original chapel) and a Station of the Cross." Full review
Atlas Obscura "City law dictates that this mountaintop cathedral containing the heart of a saint is to remain the tallest building in town. " Full review
Afar Magazine "One of the city’s most impressive religious buildings, the basilica has a history that began with André Bessette, a lay brother who became famous for his miracle cures." Full review
Afar Magazine "The immense basilica, with one of the largest domes in the world, continues to draw pilgrims. The central stairway leading up the hill is closed to the general public." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "One of the world’s great Catholic basilicas...More than 2 million people visit the pilgrimage site each year, and its dome is the third-largest of its kind in the world. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report6.0
"The inside of the basilica is decorated with intricately carved murals and thousands of votive candles leading to the crypt. St. Joseph's Oratory receives several million visitors each year " Full review
