The AURA experience made its Montreal debut 2 years ago. Since then, it has continued to dress Montreal’s bewitching Notre-Dame Basilica in its finest finery. Light projections, orchestral music… It’s hard to imagine that the magnificent monument with its neo-Gothic influences could reflect even more beauty – and yet!
We went to see the experience that has charmed Montreal for several years now, and we can assure you: it’ s an incomparable spectacle.
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An incomparable venue in Montreal
It’s simple: just setting foot in the Basilica, you feel transported years back in time. As soon as you walk through the doors, curiosity gives way towonder. The architecture of Notre-Dame Basilica, with its enchanting vaults, elaborate stained-glass windows and breathtaking details, reflects an era that lies at the very heart of Montreal and its history.
It’s much more than a religious site, it’s one of the city’s very roots. And after our little tour of the Basilica – which could have lasted much longer – it’s time for the AURA experience.
Sparkling projections
Suddenly, as if in a dream, Notre-Dame Basilica comes to life. Lighting effects illuminate the Basilica’s façade, while mystical music animates the projections.
The quality of the video mapping is breathtaking. It’s as if the Basilica had decided to transform itself before our very eyes. And we can tell you that the architecture takes on a whole new dimension: the vaulted ceilings that used to amaze us take on a whole new dimension, leaving us breathless. Architecture dances, renews itself, and breathes new life into this Montreal landmark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWL_-Y-ueak
Once the show was over – although we still needed a few minutes to recover from our emotions – we headed for the Old Port! Notre-Dame Basilica is close to waterfront restaurants offering spectacular views of the King Edward Basin. We’d be foolish not to!
If, like our team at Montréal Secret, you want to experience AURA in the heart of the Basilica, we highly recommend it. The adventure has gone on all over the world, bringing together over 650,000 people in 137 countriesand has won awards for its breathtaking projections.