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Description
The main square of the old town is tree-planted Jackson Square (Place d'Armes), with an equestrian statue (1856) of General Andrew Jackson. Very attractively laid out is the area 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.
Cabildo of the Louisiana State Museum
The Cabildo, to the left of the cathedral, was built in 1795 as the residence of the Spanish governor. The Louisiana Purchase was agreed here in 1803. This building now houses the Louisiana State Museum with its large collections of material on the history of the town and the region.
Cabildo of the Louisiana State Museum
701 Chartres Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
United States
701 Chartres Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
United States
Phone 1 (504) 568-6968
Fax 1 (504) 568-4995
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
St Louis Cathedral
On the north side of Jackson Square is the St Louis Cathedral (RC), built in 1794 on the site of two earlier churches.
The church was built through contributions from Don Andres Almonester de Roxas, a Frenchman who spent money from his fortune to rebuild New Orleans after the second great fire.
The church was built through contributions from Don Andres Almonester de Roxas, a Frenchman who spent money from his fortune to rebuild New Orleans after the second great fire.
St Louis Cathedral
615 Pere Antoine Alley
New Orleans, LA 70116-3291
United States
615 Pere Antoine Alley
New Orleans, LA 70116-3291
United States
Phone 1 (504) 525-9585
Fax 1 (504) 525-9583
Facilities
Gift shop
Petit Theatre
At the north-west corner of the square is the Petit Theatre (1797). Adjoining is the attractive Petit salon.
The Petit Theatre is one of the leading community theatres in the US.
The Petit Theatre is one of the leading community theatres in the US.
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Presbytere
To the north-east is the Presbytere (1817), originally the presbytery, which later housed the Supreme Court of Louisiana and is now occupied by a section of the Louisiana State Museum.
The Presbytere was originally called the Casa Curial (Ecclesiastical House) and was named since it was built on the site of the residence, or presbytere, of the Capuchin monks. The building now houses the Louisiana Portrait Gallery and an exhibit called "Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana."
All values are in United States Dollars
The Presbytere was originally called the Casa Curial (Ecclesiastical House) and was named since it was built on the site of the residence, or presbytere, of the Capuchin monks. The building now houses the Louisiana Portrait Gallery and an exhibit called "Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana."
Louisiana State Museum
751 Chartres Street
New Orleans, LA 70116-3205
United States
751 Chartres Street
New Orleans, LA 70116-3205
United States
Phone 1 (504) 568-6968
Fax 1 (504) 568-4995
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
| Adult | $ 6.00 |
| Military discount | $ 5.00 |
| Students | $ 5.00 |
| Senior | $ 5.00 |
| Child 12 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
