The large central dome and one of two smaller domes.
I left the cathedral and headed to the heart of downtown, the Place Ville Marie and it's iconic 47-story office tower, built in 1962. I hoped there would be an observation deck I could go up to for views from above. Indeed there is an observation deck, but it's new. The grand opening was scheduled for July. I missed out.
It is hard to believe the office tower is so old. I like it.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo. Too bad that it took them 54 years to figure out that an observation deck would be
ReplyDeletea good idea.
I love the office tower and am stunned that it's as old as it is. Great contrast in styles, too!
ReplyDeleteAhhhhh, I always love your blog post titles :)
ReplyDeleteThere used to be a Club "Lounge Altitude 737" in the top three floors - packed on Thursdays and Fridays with business people but it closed down in 2013. The new owner of the building has revamped the floors and hence the observation deck .
ReplyDeleteJust want to make sure that the office tower shown here is not the Place Ville Marie. Place Ville Marie is the building in the shape of a cross designed by Ian Pei the same guy who revamped the Musée du Louvres in Paris with the glass pyramid.
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DeleteThis "modern" building shown juxtaposed to the church in the pic is Le 1000 de la Gauchetère built in 1992. There is a skating rink in the atrium of said building of 51 floors.
I didn't mean to mislead anyone. The building in the photo is, as noted by jon and t.b., NOT the Place Ville Marie, but a much more recent addition to Montréal's skyline. :)
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