Montreal, long Canada's largest city, is the second largest French-speaking city in the world.Founded in the 17th century as Ville-Marie, Montreal soon developed into a large multilingual metropolis. But as tensions between French and English speaking inhabitants rose during the 20th century, businesses moved out and the city's growth came to a halt.
Thanks to its long history Montreal boasts a large number of attractions, ranging from the historic Notre-Dame Basilica to the modern Olympic Stadium.
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Random Montreal Highlights
This green square is surrounded by colorful ornate nineteenth-century rowhouses. The square's leafy park is home to a classic Victorian fountain.
The Parc du Mont-Royal or Mount Royal Park is a large urban park that is basically the green lung of Montréal. It is situated right near the city's downtown and the park has several lookouts that offer great views over the city.
The inclined tower of Montreal's Olympic Stadium features an observatory at a height of over 170 meters (558ft). The stadium was built for the Olympic Games of 1976.
The Marché Bonsecours was built in the mid-19th century as a large public market hall. Initially it also housed Montréal's city hall. Today it is home to shops, restaurants and even a museum.
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