Old Quebec facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Old Quebec
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| City | Quebec City |
| Borough | La Cité-Limoilou |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Official name: Historic District of Old Quebec | |
| Type: | Cultural |
| Criteria: | iv, vi |
| Designated: | 1985 (9th session) |
| Reference #: | 300 |
| State Party: | Canada |
| Region: | Europe and North America |
Old Quebec (French: Vieux-Québec) is the oldest neighbourhood in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. There are two parts: the Upper Town (French: Haute-Ville) and the Lower Town (French: Basse-Ville). It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. People often call Old Quebec the Old City in English. In French, it is often called the Latin Quarter (French: Quartier latin).
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Most of the buildings in Upper Town date to the early 19th century.
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Erected in 1896, Quebec City Hall is situated in Upper Town.
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Erected in 1687, the Notre-Dame-des-Victoires is one of many buildings in Lower Town dating back to the 17th and 18th century.
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site monument in Old Quebec. The organization designated the area a World Heritage site in 1985.
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Gare du Palais is an intermodal transportation hub situated in Old Quebec. It provides access to Via Rail trains, and Orléans Express coach service.
See also
In Spanish: Centro histórico de Quebec para niños
