Wow, this church is so pretty. It's very dark inside. Many years ago there were lots of windows behind the altar area made of stained glass. But when morning mass was held, the people couldn't see the priest because the sun coming in the windows blinded the people. So, they covered up the windows. Huh? Yes. The windows are still there. Even so, this is a gorgeous piece of architecture.
It was constructed in the late 1600's but expanded and rebuilt in the 1820's. One of the towers holds the great Bell, which weighs 10,900 kilograms. Wow!
The organ is also quite special. Over 30 pedals, 4 keyboards, 99 stops and 7,000 pipes. As of today, only 2 people in Montreal can play it.
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