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In addition to the quality of its architectural heritage, Québec City is on UNESCO’s World Heritage List for its cultural and historical contribution. Its origins date back to the 16th and 17th centuries, to the days of New France. Over the years, the city has modernized while preserving its exceptional linguistic and cultural heritage. Québec is considered the bastion of French-speaking America.
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!

Québec City from the river

Auteur inconnu In addition to the quality of its architectural heritage, Québec City is on UNESCO’s World Heritage List for its cultural and historical contribution. Its origins date back to the 16th and 17th centuries, to the days of New France. Over the years, the city has modernized while preserving its exceptional linguistic and cultural heritage. Québec is considered the bastion of French-speaking America.
Chronoscope Do you recognize any buildings? (unilingual French for a limited time) Source: Ville de Québec All rights reserved: Ville de Québec - Date: 2017