Montreal, Canada

Place Ville Marie

Place Ville Marie, Montreal

A cruciform glass skyscraper rising 188 metres over downtown, designed by I. M. Pei's firm and completed in 1962. Its rotating rooftop beacon sweeps the night sky, and its plaza anchors Montreal's vast underground city.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Place Ville Marie, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 45.5015, -73.5684

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