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(504) 525-9585
615 Pere Antoine Aly
New Orleans,
LA
70116
29.9583
-90.0634
Neighborhoods: French Quarter - CBD, French Quarter
Years in business
Established in 1718
Last updated 8.28.11
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What People Are Saying About St Louis Cathedral
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The Overview – The St. Louis Cathedral was built in the 1720s and dedicated to France's King Louis IX. Its facade is famous the world over, but given its proximity to an equally famous (make that infamous) attraction--namely, Bourbon Street--it poses an interesting contradiction. Perhaps after partying in one of the most debauched thoroughfares on the planet, revelers will remember where to repent on Sunday. – – The Experience – The church has married an array of famous faces, including local-boy-made-good Harry Connick Jr. (to supermodel Jill Goodacre) and New Orleans…
Editor's Tips
- The Extras:
- Since the St. Louis Cathedral is located in Jackson Square, why not visit the Cabildo, located next door.
02/08/03
Historical New Orleans at it finest
by johncroix at Citysearch
From the austere exterior, to the opulent interior, this is a treasure you must see. Whatever denomination you may be, the mass is still a magical occurence in the oldest cathedral in the country.
- Pros: History, Architecture
