Old Seminary of Saint-Sulpice - Free Audio Guide

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Vieux Séminaire de Saint-Sulpice, Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Vieux-Montréal, Ville-Marie, Montréal, Agglomération de Montréal, Montréal (région administrative), Québec, H2Y 1T3, Canada

Old Seminary of Saint-Sulpice, Montreal
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The Vieux Séminaire de Saint-Sulpice, located in Montreal, Quebec, is the second oldest building in the city and a National Historic Site of Canada since 1980. Founded in 1657 by the Society of Priests of Saint Sulpice, its construction started in 1684 and was completed in 1687. The seminary is recognized for its classic U-shaped architecture and features a notable clock from 1701, one of the oldest in North America. Visitors can explore its historic gardens, which are among the oldest of their kind. The seminary plays a vital role in Montreal's religious and educational history, making it a significant cultural landmark.