CULTURAL MAGAZINE

Introduction

New Orleans straddlessta a cavallo the Mississippi River, in southeastern Louisiana. The city is named after Philippe II, Duc d'Orléans, Regent of France, and is well known for its multicultural
heritageeredità, cuisine, architecture, music (particularly as the birthplace of jazz), and its annual celebrations and festivals, particularly Mardi Gras. The city is often referred to as the "most unique" city in America.
Here we present some of best city's attractions. Have a nice trip!

Attractions

Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal Street - Aquarium website

Walk beneathsotto the vivid Caribbean Reef, marvel at the lushlussureggiante beauty of the Amazon Rainforest and journey the Mississippi River at Audubon Aquarium of the Americas where penguins,
sting raysrazze dal pungiglione , sharks and other deep sea creatures await your visit. Visit new animals and old favorites, too - including the belovedamate sea otterslontre marine Buck and Emma!

Audubon Zoo
6500 Magazine Street - Zoo website

One of the country’s top-ranked zoos, Audubon Zoo offers an exotic mix of animals from around the globe, engaging natural habitats, lush gardens and resting spots, the mystical Louisiana
swamppalude and ‘hands-on’ animal encounters. With innovative natural habitat exhibits and an animal collection ranging from the unique white alligators to the extraordinary white tigers, Audubon Zoo has become one of the Gulf South’s favorite family gathering spots.

Jackson Square

In the heart of the French Quarter, the historic park that was named for Andrew Jackson after his victory in the Battle of New Orleans. The park was known as the Place d'Armes until 1814. In the center of the park stands an equestrian statue of Jackson.

Across Decatur Street from the square, the scenic Moon Walk, named after former New Orleans philanthropist Mayor Moon Landrieu, offers views on the Mississippi River and the Square.

Opposite the Square from the Moon Walk, are three historic 18th-century buildings which were the heart of the city in the colonial era.

St. Louis Cathedral

St. Louis Cathedral has the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating cathedral in the United States. The current building is the third incarnation, the first being a crude woodendi legno grezzo structure that was replaced by a large brickin mattoni and timberlegname church in 1725-27 which was then destroyed in the Great New Orleans Fire in 1788. The current church was built between 1789 and 1794.

While not the largest or grandest church in the city, it still remains an important religious and social center as well as one of New Orleans' most recognizable landmarks. The church was elevated to cathedral status in 1793 and acts to this day as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Longue Vue House & Gardens Bamboo Road
longuevue.com

Experience the history and beauty of Longue Vue House and Gardens, a National Historic Landmark in New Orleans, Louisiana.  Longue Vue features Classical Revival style buildings and landscaped gardens, a magnificent collection of European and American decorative and fine arts pieces, museum exhibits, entertaining tours, educational programs, and a delightfuldelizioso museum shop.

New Orleans City Park
1 Palm Dfiaba - Website

City Park offers 1,300 acres of year-round family fun. Located in the heart of New Orleans, City Park offers a wide menu of natural attractions, attractions for kids, sports and recreational activities including the New Orleans Botanical Garden, Storyland fairytalefiaba playground, and the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, which delight visitors of all ages. In addition, several facilities are available to host any public or private event from a formal wedding to a casual picnic, a concert to a business meeting. The hundreds of acres of park land provide enjoyment for young children playing on the playgrounds and walkers, joggers, and bicyclists winding through the park's streets and trails.

New Orleans Streetcar

It’s croissants, the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower for Paris; it’s pasta, St. Peter’s and the Coliseum for Rome. For New Orleans, it’s gumbozuppa originaria della Louisiana, the French Quarter and - the streetcartram. Immortalized by the American playwright Tennessee Williams in his classic American play, these vintage vehicles with their wooden seats and historical aura have long symbolized the charmfascino and romance that was, and is, New Orleans.

Old U.S. Mint
400 Esplanade Ave. - Website

A National Historic Landmark, the only building in America to have served both as a U.S. and Confederate Mintzecca was built in 1835 during the presidency of Andrew Jackson who had advocated its establishment in order to help finance development of the nation's western frontier.
Renownedrinomato architect William Strickland designed the building using the then-popular Greek Revival style. Minting commenced in 1838. In 1861, when Louisiana seceded from the Union, state authorities seized the property and transferred it to the Confederate Army.

Superdome
Sugar Bowl Drive www.superdome.com

The Louisiana Superdome has established itself as a premier destination for every type of event. From the biggest, most elaborate productions to the most intimate gatheringsriunioni, the Superdome adapts. Its position right next to the New Orleans Arena, in the heart of the New Orleans’ Central Business District, with over 30,000 hotel rooms within a one-mile radiusraggio, and its proximity to the French Quarter make it one of the most enviable venues in the nation. In 2005, the Superdome came to international attention when it housed thousands of people seeking shelter from Hurricane Katrina, and it was damaged in the storm. Now fully restored, and with its iconic design, it’s one of the most recognizable landmarks in America.

Woldenberg Riverfront

Park Bike, walk, jog or just sit back and relax next to the mighty Mississippi at beautiful Woldenberg Park. Enjoy the ships floating by on the river, or the interesting sculptures that dot the landscape near the docksbanchine (portuali). Plenty of grass for picnicking and ample benchesampie panchine make perfect spots for a quick rest after a jaunt around the French Quarter.

Named after philanthropist Malcolm Woldenberg, the Riverfront was opened to the public before the 1984 World’s Fair. Floodwallsargini, warehousesmagazzini and industrial docks have been replaced by jumping off points for steamboatbattello a vapore and dinner cruises. Accessible wide, bricked walkways wind through lush landscape and public art.

Text passage taken on Neworleans.com.