Nicolaus Copernicus Monument, Montreal

Name: Nicolaus Copernicus Monument
Address: Montreal, Canada

#219 among attractions in Montreal

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The Nicolaus Copernicus Monument, a 1966 copy of Bertel Thorvaldsen's 1830 monument in Warsaw, is installed in outside the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium in Montreal's Space for Life, and was previously installed in Chaboillez Square, outside the Montreal Planetarium. The statue was originally displayed for Expo 67, and was relocated to its current location in 2013. ()

Coordinates: 45°33'38"N, 73°32'57"W

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Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve (Maisonneuve)Montreal Canada

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Nicolaus Copernicus Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Which popular attractions are close to Nicolaus Copernicus Monument?

Nearby attractions include Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium, Montreal (2 min walk), Montreal Biodome, Montreal (2 min walk), Olympic Park, Montreal (3 min walk), Saputo Stadium, Montreal (6 min walk).

How to get to Nicolaus Copernicus Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nicolaus Copernicus Monument:

Metro

Viau • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
Pie IX • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)

Bus

Station Viau • Lines: 125-E, 125-O, 136-N, 136-S, 34-E, 34-O (3 min walk)
Pierre-De Coubertin / Viau • Lines: 125-O, 34-O (6 min walk)