Centre Block is the heart of Canada’s Parliament Buildings and one of Ottawa’s most iconic landmarks. It houses the Senate, House of Commons, and the Library of Parliament, making it a central part of Canada’s democratic life. The building’s Gothic Revival architecture, intricate stone carvings, and towering Peace Tower are admired worldwide. Currently undergoing restoration, Centre Block continues to symbolize national pride and architectural excellence. Visitors to Ottawa often view it as the city’s most photographed site, representing Canada’s political and cultural heritage. Its location and grandeur make it the cornerstone of Ottawa’s identity as the nation’s capital.
Location: 45.4250654, -75.6998702
Tags:
– House Number: 111
– Building: public
– building:colour: #d2b48c
– Number of Floors: 6
– building:material: limestone
– government: parliament
– Height: 1
– Heritage: 2
– Heritage Authority: hsmbc
– heritage:website: https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=18470
– Historic Significance: building
– hsmbc:criteria: nhs
– hsmbc:inscription_date: 1976-11-06
– Name: Centre Block
– Name (English): Centre Block
– Name (French): Édifice du Centre
– Name (Korean): 센터 블럭
– Name (Russian): Центральный Блок
– Note: Parliament building. Heights are estimated.
– office: government
– ref:hpc: 18470
– Roof Material: copper
– Source: CanVec 6.0 – NRCan
– Tourism: attraction
– Wikidata: Q5062237
– Wikipedia: English Wikipedia – Centre Block
– Street: Wellington Street