“Magnificent,” Michelle Barton murmured while savoring the intricate details inside Basilique Notre-Dame, the architectural pinnacle of Old Montreal, Canada. There was no question this interior – with a kaleidoscope of ribbed canopies, Gothic arches, carved balconies, sculptures and columns, plus a spiral pulpit and ornate altar with pinnacles – was among the world’s grandest churches. Over 11 million people annually visit Notre-Dame Basilica. You can always expect a long line of tourists eager to go in. Is it worth the wait? Absolutely!
