French: Arrondissement historique du Vieux-Québec
The Historic District of Old Québec is a World Heritage site in Canada defined by the UNESCO in 1985 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 164 (754, 223) in our monthly survey..
"Québec was founded by the French explorer Champlain in the early 17th century. It is the only North American city to have preserved its ramparts, together with the numerous bastions, gates and defensive works which still surround Old Québec. The Upper Town, built on the cliff, has remained the religious and administrative centre, with its churches, convents and other monuments like the Dauphine Redoubt, the Citadel and Château Frontenac. Together with the Lower Town and its ancient districts, it forms an urban ensemble which is one of the best examples of a fortified colonial city."
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Weblinks
- Wikipedia
- Pictures from flickr about Historic District of Old Québec
- Google Search for News about Historic District of Old Québec
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- Google Maps interactive (+StreetView) about Historic District of Old Québec