Montreal Oratory: Oratoire Saint-Joseph

Montreal Oratory: Oratoire Saint-Joseph

An impressive structure, the Oratoire Saint-Joseph is a pilgrimage site for those of the Catholic faith. It has a Basilica in the style of the Italian Rennaissance, and the Basilica dome is the third largest in the world!

The Oratory has 283 stairs. Some religious visitors choose to climb 99 of these steps on their knees in a symbolic ritual.

The Oratory is over 406 feet high, and sits on a mountainside, overlooking Montreal. It welcomes millions of visitors every year. Some are here for holy worship, and others are here just for the amazing architecture.

If you're in Montreal and you love history, this imposing, but beautiful, building should certainly be on your list!