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Notre-Dame Basilica undergoes $50 million restoration
Stone by stone, Montreal's Notre-Dame Basilica is getting a major makeover. It took three years to restore the west tower of the iconic church in Old Montreal. The $50 million project is expected to last at least another 15 years.
What It Took to Restore Montreal’s Iconic Notre-Dame Basilica
The 200-year-old basilica has endured Montreal weather and a devastating fire. It’s been the backdrop of a celebrity wedding and a visit from the Pope. The major, multi-year renovation cost an estimated $50 million.
$50-million Notre-Dame Basilica makeover is 'like a giant puzzle'
As the masterpiece of neo-Gothic architecture marks 200 years since its first stones were laid, restoration experts are repairing two centuries of wear, water infiltration and Montreal winters.
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The Restoration Project
Major restoration work on the Basilica began in 2020 and is currently underway. Elements needing restoration include stonework, flashings, bell towers and their sound structures, and other architectural elements to preserve Notre-Dame's exterior façade and the integrity of the building.