“Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral was made of stone and was the most extensively expanded structure in history. Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral is probably the most extensively expanded and transformed design in Canada’s history, still dedicated to its original purpose. The church was declared a basilica, a church privileged because of the number of pilgrimages it draws. By 1759, the church was bombarded and burned by the British. The church was rebuilt and added various decorative parts during the following decades. By 1922, the church was burned and rebuilt with old plans; a crypt was added. The church boasts unique features such as stained glass windows, golden sculptures in the chancel, two asymmetrical towers, and three Casavant organs. Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral hosts concerts, recitals, and exhibitions throughout the year.”
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