Quebec
This it is the region with greatest French influence,
along with Ontario. Their inhabitants feel like heirs
of the Gaul culture and his spirit is purely French. The
city of Quebec is the capital of the region of the same
name, whose extension it is of more than a million and
a half square kilometres, the greater of all Canada.
It’s located in the Eastern part of the country
and enjoys superb landscapes and natural resources.
Quebec is the most European city of Canada. It’s
dominated by the citadel, and in their old districts are
small churches, spotted streets and fancy seats with bars
and restaurants terraces. Its older part is walled and
was the first declared "Patrimony of the Humanity"
city by the UNESCO. It is here where it is possible to
find places as colourful as the Arms Square and the Trésor
and Buade streets, this last place an artists meeting
point to expose their works.
The most interesting buildings of the old city are the
Justice palace and the Ursulinas monastery, founded on
1639. It’s also recommended to visit the cathedral
of Ste. Trinité, the first Anglican church outside
Great Britain. Nevertheless, the main church of the city
is Notre Dame of Quebec, constructed in baroque style
in 1633.
Next to it,is the Laval Seminary and university, founded
by the Jesuits on the 17th century. Lowering by the hill
that dominates the city is the modern part of the city,
and the best thing get there walking by the Côte
de la Montagne street: thus arriving at Place Royal, the
place where the first American settlers established, turning
it an important commercial and financial centre.
This seat is dominated by the silhouette of the church
of Notre Dame des Victoires. In this part of the city
is also possible to visit the port, the museum of the
Civilization and the different strolls and avenues that
flank the river.
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