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Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-CathedralvsMusee de la civilisation
Both are praised by travel writers. Overall, Musee de la Civilisation scores slightly higher than Basilique Cathedrale - Notre-Dame-de-Quebec. Musee de la Civilisation is ranked #3 in Quebec City with positive reviews from 6 publications including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
16 rue Buade, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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Fodor's "A "holy door" was added to the church in 2014, as a special form of pilgrimage." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Rising from a bustling plaza in the center of Upper Town, this impressive cathedral belongs to the oldest parish in North America." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Originally consecrated in 1674, the cathedral was destroyed during the fighting between French and British forces in 1759." Full review
U.S. News & World Report10.0
"The exterior may seem a bit dull (especially compared to the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica just northeast of town), but the bold neo-Baroque interior is breathtaking." Full review
Frommer's "In 2014 it celebrated 350 years as home to the mother parish to all of North America." Full review
Musee de la civilisation
Concierge Fodor's Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure Frommer's
85 Dalhousie, (At de la Barricade), Quebec City, Quebec G1K 7A6, Canada
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Concierge "Exhibitions are dynamic (expect holograms, videos, and ambient sounds), often interactive, and sometimes downright bizarre."
Fodor's "Two excellent permanent exhibits at the museum examine Québec's history." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This museum boutique is set in a historic vault dating back to 1751." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The Museum of Civilisation houses Quebec's most substantial ethnographic and historic collection, with incredibly varied documents and objects (textiles and costumes, furniture, art and ethnology, etc." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The displays are world class—the 2015 Egyptian Magic exhibition included pieces from the Louvre and was one of the largest and most diverse assemblages of Egyptian artifacts in the world. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report11.0
"explores the history of human society in Québec and uses interactive exhibits to draw a connection between the past and the present. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Situated in Old Quebec, the Musée de la Civilisation was originally developed to create and promote French history"
Quebec City Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
Frommer's "This engaging museum can be both a geographic and cultural touchstone for a visit to Québec City." Full review
