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Cultural locations in New Orleans

New Orleans displays its heritage through churches, museums, and historic buildings. The city presents cultural influences in architecture, music, and art, from Irish immigrants to African culture.

Old St. Patrick's Church
Old St. Patrick's Church

New Orleans, USA

This 19th century Roman Catholic church displays a blend of Irish and American architecture with original stained glass windows.

Beauregard-Keyes House
Beauregard-Keyes House

New Orleans, USA

Built in 1826, this French Colonial mansion contains furniture and artifacts from the nineteenth century.

Congo Square
Congo Square

New Orleans, USA

This square served as a gathering place for African slaves in the 19th century to perform traditional music and dances.

Le Petit Theatre Du Vieux Carre
Le Petit Theatre Du Vieux Carre

New Orleans, USA

Founded in 1916, the theater presents local productions in a historic building in the French Quarter.

The New Orleans Jazz Museum
The New Orleans Jazz Museum

New Orleans, USA

The museum displays instruments, recordings, and documents that trace the development of jazz from its origins to present day.

Historic Voodoo Museum
Historic Voodoo Museum

New Orleans, USA

A collection of artifacts and exhibits about the history of Voodoo practices in Louisiana and the Caribbean.

The Cabildo
The Cabildo

New Orleans, USA

An 18th-century Spanish colonial building where the Louisiana Purchase treaties were signed in 1803.

City Park
City Park

New Orleans, USA

A 500-hectare park featuring oak trees, an art museum, botanical gardens and an amusement park.

The Presbytère
The Presbytère

New Orleans, USA

Museum in the French Quarter containing a collection of costumes, masks and documents about carnival history since the 18th century.

Magnolia Plantation
Magnolia Plantation

New Orleans, USA

Historical estate with cotton fields and pecan trees showing the agricultural history of the region in the 19th century.

St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
St. Louis Cemetery No. 3

New Orleans, USA

Cemetery from 1854 with historical tombs, crypts and mausoleums in the city's Creole style.

Napoleon House
Napoleon House

New Orleans, USA

Building from 1797 with restaurant serving traditional Creole dishes and local beverages in historical rooms.

Mardi Gras World
Mardi Gras World

New Orleans, USA

Production facility and museum displaying carnival floats, costumes and masks. Visitors can observe the creation process of parade floats throughout the year.

Jackson Square
Jackson Square

New Orleans, USA

Historic park where the Louisiana Purchase was finalized in 1803.

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

New Orleans, USA

An aquarium with over 10,000 sea creatures from both North and South America.

St. Charles Avenue Streetcar
St. Charles Avenue Streetcar

New Orleans, USA

A classic streetcar route offering views of historic mansions along its path.

Frenchmen Street
Frenchmen Street

New Orleans, USA

Known for its live music scene featuring jazz, blues, and reggae.

Preservation Hall
Preservation Hall

New Orleans, USA

A renowned venue dedicated to preserving traditional jazz.

New Orleans Museum of Art
New Orleans Museum of Art

New Orleans, USA

Museum with a comprehensive collection including fine arts from the Renaissance to modern times.

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

New Orleans, USA

Dedicated to the natural history and culture of the Mississippi River delta region.

Louis Armstrong Park
Louis Armstrong Park

New Orleans, USA

Named after the famous jazz musician; includes sculptures and an amphitheater.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Ogden Museum of Southern Art

New Orleans, USA

Museum showcasing art from the American South, focusing on visual culture.

The Sazerac House
The Sazerac House

New Orleans, USA

Museum and interactive experience about the history of cocktails in New Orleans.

Shops of the Colonnade – French Market
Shops of the Colonnade – French Market

New Orleans, USA

Historic market with food, crafts, and local goods.

Whitney Plantation
Whitney Plantation

New Orleans Area, USA

Historic site detailing the history of slavery with preserved buildings and memorials.

Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site
Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site

New Orleans Area, USA

Narrates the life of a Creole family with guided tours in original buildings.

National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor
National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor

New Orleans, USA

Catholic shrine known for its significance in prayer during battles and disasters.

Metairie Cemetery
Metairie Cemetery

New Orleans, USA

Known for elaborate tombs and statues, reflecting the city's diverse religious traditions.

Backstreet Cultural Museum
Backstreet Cultural Museum

New Orleans, USA

Collection reflecting the living culture of the communities involved in New Orleans' festivals.

Hermann-Grima House
Hermann-Grima House

New Orleans, USA

Restored 19th-century house showing urban life in the bygone era.

Gallier House
Gallier House

New Orleans, USA

Victorian-style home that provides insights into the architectural trends of the 19th century.

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