New Orleans - Jackson Square
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The main square of the old town, in the heart of the French Quarter, is Jackson Square, originally known as Place d'Armes. In the center of the square, surrounded by trees and greenery, is an equestrian statue (1856) of General Andrew Jackson. Standing prominently on the square is the landmark St Louis Cathedral, with its white façade and cone shaped spires.
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The whole area is very attractively laid along the banks of the Mississippi, with the Riverboat Docks, the promenade known as the Moon Walk, and the Millhouse as well as a variety of boutiques and fast food outlets.
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