Garden District, Historic residential district in New Orleans, United States.
The Garden District displays a collection of mansions with ornate ironwork, set among tree-lined streets with large front yards and gardens.
Between 1832 and 1900, wealthy Americans constructed grand houses in this area to separate themselves from the French Quarter's Creole population.
The neighborhood exhibits diverse architectural designs, including Greek Revival, Italianate, and Victorian styles, representing nineteenth-century American building techniques.
The St. Charles Avenue streetcar provides direct access to the district, while guided walking tours start at Lafayette Cemetery Number One.
Magazine Street forms the southern border with numerous independent shops, while Commander's Palace restaurant maintains its position as a culinary destination.
Location: New Orleans
GPS coordinates: 29.92780,-90.08470
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:56
New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, reveals its musical history through its neighborhoods and concert halls. The French Quarter features wrought-iron balconies and Creole buildings facing St. Louis Cathedral, while Bourbon Street is home to jazz clubs and music venues. Preservation Hall has upheld the jazz tradition since 1961 in a building from the 18th century, and Jackson Square hosts musicians and street performers in the city center. The musical heritage extends from the Marigny district, with its Creole houses and clubs, to Congo Square, once a gathering place for African music in the 19th century. The Garden District showcases its 19th-century homes surrounded by gardens, while City Park offers 500 hectares of century-old oaks and botanical gardens. The Louisiana State Museum completes this exploration with its regional history and art collections.
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