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Originally from Austria, Eugen Kedl settled in Québec City in 1954. He opened a photography studio there in the 1960s. It was the start of a brilliant career. For decades, Kedl photographed the most beautiful places in the country. His images are featured in international publications and exhibitions. With a deep love for Québec City, he celebrated the city’s UNESCO listing with a series of photos that have been seen around the world.
1887 - 2017

Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

In 1985, the historic district of Old Québec was added to the World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). In doing so, UNESCO recognized Old Québec as a site of exceptional interest for humanity! This prestigious nomination helps make Old Québec a leading international tourist destination. It also requires Quebec and Canadian authorities to pursue their long-standing efforts to preserve this shared heritage. We have come a long way since Lord Dufferin’s first restoration projects on the historic ramparts in the 1870s!

Photographer Eugen Kedl’s love story with Québec City

Auteur inconnu Originally from Austria, Eugen Kedl settled in Québec City in 1954. He opened a photography studio there in the 1960s. It was the start of a brilliant career. For decades, Kedl photographed the most beautiful places in the country. His images are featured in international publications and exhibitions. With a deep love for Québec City, he celebrated the city’s UNESCO listing with a series of photos that have been seen around the world.
Chronoscope Can you identify the buildings in this photo? (unilingual French for a limited time) Source: Ville de Québec All rights reserved: Ville de Québec - KEDL - Date: 1986