The Presbytere, Historic palace in French Quarter, New Orleans, United States.
The Presbytere features a two-story brick structure with a nine-bay open arcade of elliptical arches and a mansard roof crowned by a louvered cupola.
French architect Gilberto Guillemard designed the building in 1791 as a matching structure for the Cabildo, completing the ground floor in 1798 and second floor in 1813.
The Louisiana State Museum maintains two permanent exhibitions about Mardi Gras traditions and Hurricane Katrina's impact on Southeast Louisiana within the Presbytere's walls.
Located at 751 Chartres Street, the Presbytere welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with admission fees of 7 dollars for adults.
Despite its name suggesting religious purposes, the Presbytere served as Louisiana Supreme Court before becoming part of the state museum system in 1911.
Location: Louisiana
Architectural style: Baroque
Website: https://louisianastatemuseum.org/museum/presbytere
GPS coordinates: 29.95812,-90.06329
Latest update: May 22, 2025 11:03
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