Old Quebec
Old Quebec (French: [Vieux-Québec] Error: {{Lang}}: text has italic markup (help)) is the oldest neighbourhood in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. There are two parts: the Upper Town (French: [Haute-Ville] Error: {{Lang}}: text has italic markup (help)) and the Lower Town (French: [Basse-Ville] Error: {{Lang}}: text has italic markup (help)). It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. People often call Old Quebec the Old City in English.[1] In French, it is often called the Latin Quarter (French: [Quartier latin] Error: {{Lang}}: text has italic markup (help)).
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| Coordinates: 46°48′47″N 71°12′29″W / 46.813°N 71.208°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| City | Quebec City |
| Borough | La Cité-Limoilou |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Official name | Historic District of Old Quebec |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | iv, vi |
| Designated | 1985 (9th session) |
| Reference no. | 300 |
| State Party | Canada |
| Region | Europe and North America |
Old Quebec Media
View of the tourism on Rue du Petit-Champlain from l'escalier casse-cou
Most of the buildings in Upper Town date to the early 19th century.[source?] The John Darlington Building, in view here, dates to the late 18th century
Erected in 1896, Quebec City Hall is situated in Upper Town.
A panorama of Quebec City. Old Town is visible on the left.
Erected in 1687, the Notre-Dame-des-Victoires is one of many buildings in Lower Town dating back to the 17th and 18th century.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site monument in Old Quebec. The organization designated the area a World Heritage site in 1985.
Gare du Palais is an intermodal transportation hub situated in Old Quebec. It provides access to Via Rail trains, and Orléans Express coach service.
References
- ↑ Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc.; Fodor's (2013). Fodor's Montreal and Quebec City 2013. Fodor's Travel. p. 10. ISBN 978-0-89141-939-6.
