Church of the Madonna della Difesa, Montreal

Name: Church of the Madonna della Difesa
Address: 6800 Henri-Julien avenue,H2S 2V4, Montreal, QC, Montreal, Canada
Telephone: +1514 277 6522

#159 among attractions in Montreal

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Church of the Madonna della Difesa, Montreal

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The Church of the Madonna della Difesa is a Catholic church in the neighbourhood of Little Italy in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It was built by Italian immigrants to the city, specifically those from Molise, to commemorate the apparition of the Madonna in La Difesa, in Casacalenda, Molise. It was designed by Roch Montbriant and Canadian artist Guido Nincheri. It is Romanesque in style and laid out in a Greek-cross floorplan. It was inaugurated in 1919. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1919 (105 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 45°32'8"N, 73°36'30"W

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6800 Henri-Julien avenue,H2S 2V4, Montreal, QCRosemont-La Petite-Patrie (Saint-Edouard)Montreal Canada

Contact

+1514 277 6522

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Church of the Madonna della Difesa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of the Madonna della Difesa?

Nearby attractions include Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Montreal (4 min walk), Saint-Édouard, Montreal (5 min walk), Dante Park, Montreal (5 min walk), Beaubien, Montreal (5 min walk).

How to get to Church of the Madonna della Difesa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of the Madonna della Difesa:

Bus

Saint-Denis / Saint-Zotique • Lines: 31-N, 31-S (1 min walk)
De Chateaubriand / Saint-Zotique • Lines: 30-S (3 min walk)

Metro

Beaubien • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)
Jean-Talon • Lines: 2, 5 (10 min walk)

Train

Parc (22 min walk)