Montréal's Religious Heritage: A Tour of the West Island
Montréal’s Religious Heritage: A Tour of the West Island, a digital chapter taken from the guide Discovering Montréal’s Religious Heritage, is your invitation to discover all the diversity and beauty of the religious heritage of Montréal and its environs. In full colour and lavishly illustrated with magnificent photos, this one-of-a-kind guidebook reveals the secrets of an exceptionally rich heritage unequalled anywhere else in North America.
The western part of the Island of Montreal, commonly called the West Island, is home to a significant English-speaking population. Today, this part of the metropolitan area is very culturally diverse, with fascinating holy places belonging to a variety of faiths. This tour will explore French- and English-speaking Catholic churches, as well as Protestant and Orthodox churches and a Hindu temple. Some belong to the neoclassical and Gothic Revival architectural traditions, while others showcase modern architectural ideas through innovative forms and materials.
Conceived for pilgrims whose journeys are prompted by their faith as well as those drawn by art, architecture, and history, Montréal’s Religious Heritage: A Tour of the West Island shines a light on Montréal’s rich religious heritage, both ancient and modern. It also spotlights successfully converted religious buildings that have been given a new lease on life.
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Montréal's Religious Heritage: A Tour of the West Island
Montréal’s Religious Heritage: A Tour of the West Island, a digital chapter taken from the guide Discovering Montréal’s Religious Heritage, is your invitation to discover all the diversity and beauty of the religious heritage of Montréal and its environs. In full colour and lavishly illustrated with magnificent photos, this one-of-a-kind guidebook reveals the secrets of an exceptionally rich heritage unequalled anywhere else in North America.
The western part of the Island of Montreal, commonly called the West Island, is home to a significant English-speaking population. Today, this part of the metropolitan area is very culturally diverse, with fascinating holy places belonging to a variety of faiths. This tour will explore French- and English-speaking Catholic churches, as well as Protestant and Orthodox churches and a Hindu temple. Some belong to the neoclassical and Gothic Revival architectural traditions, while others showcase modern architectural ideas through innovative forms and materials.
Conceived for pilgrims whose journeys are prompted by their faith as well as those drawn by art, architecture, and history, Montréal’s Religious Heritage: A Tour of the West Island shines a light on Montréal’s rich religious heritage, both ancient and modern. It also spotlights successfully converted religious buildings that have been given a new lease on life.
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Montréal's Religious Heritage: A Tour of the West Island

Montréal's Religious Heritage: A Tour of the West Island

by Siham Jamaa
Montréal's Religious Heritage: A Tour of the West Island

Montréal's Religious Heritage: A Tour of the West Island

by Siham Jamaa

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Montréal’s Religious Heritage: A Tour of the West Island, a digital chapter taken from the guide Discovering Montréal’s Religious Heritage, is your invitation to discover all the diversity and beauty of the religious heritage of Montréal and its environs. In full colour and lavishly illustrated with magnificent photos, this one-of-a-kind guidebook reveals the secrets of an exceptionally rich heritage unequalled anywhere else in North America.
The western part of the Island of Montreal, commonly called the West Island, is home to a significant English-speaking population. Today, this part of the metropolitan area is very culturally diverse, with fascinating holy places belonging to a variety of faiths. This tour will explore French- and English-speaking Catholic churches, as well as Protestant and Orthodox churches and a Hindu temple. Some belong to the neoclassical and Gothic Revival architectural traditions, while others showcase modern architectural ideas through innovative forms and materials.
Conceived for pilgrims whose journeys are prompted by their faith as well as those drawn by art, architecture, and history, Montréal’s Religious Heritage: A Tour of the West Island shines a light on Montréal’s rich religious heritage, both ancient and modern. It also spotlights successfully converted religious buildings that have been given a new lease on life.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9782765839521
Publisher: Guides de voyage Ulysse
Publication date: 04/28/2017
Sold by: De Marque
Format: eBook
Pages: 20
File size: 5 MB

About the Author

Après des études scientifiques et une carrière de plus de dix ans dans le milieu des banques d’affaires, Siham Jamma a entrepris un MBA en Tourisme International qui l’a propulsée dans l’univers du voyage. Depuis, elle agit comme veilleuse, chercheuse et chasseuse de tendances, constamment à l’affût des changements et des expériences perpétuellement renouvelées de cette industrie qui relie le monde. Elle a ainsi suivi, analysé et écrit sur plusieurs thématiques dont particulièrement le tourisme spirituel et religieux en passant par celles des nouvelles technologies, du développement durable et de l’industrie des casinos. Aujourd’hui, elle veille particulièrement sur les tendances dans le domaine du divertissement dans son ensemble.
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