New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz and has always been the center of exceptional cuisine and rich history. The atmosphere of idleness has been preserved in it to this day. It is one of the oldest and largest cities in the United States and remains very popular with tourists. New Orleans is located in the state of Louisina, at the confluence of the Mississippi River with the Gulf of Mexico ("Big Easy").
What to see
Bourbon street
In the center of the city, there is the noisy and funniest street that has preserved its unique architecture - Bourbon Street. This is where most of the restaurants, shops, coffee shops and bars are located. Life on this street is in full swing day and night. During the day, Bourbon Street will delight musicians who talentedly perform their favorite jazz hits.
Dam bridge over Lake Pontchartrain
The 38.5 km long bridge-dam over Lake Pontchartrain is the longest in the world. It connects two towns: Metairie and Mandeville, which are located on different Pontchartray lakes. Thanks to the bridge, it was possible to reduce the travel time from the north coast of the lake to New Orleans to one hour. Another good and surprising feature can be distinguished - for the entire time since August 30, 1956, the bridge has never been severely damaged by natural disasters.
Cemetery Saint-Louis
These are three Roman Catholic cemeteries in New Orleans, Louisiana. Most of the tombs are vaults built in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is the oldest surviving cemetery. Saint Louis becomes especially popular during the Mardi Gras celebrations. The cemetery retains a bad reputation at any time of the day, walking in it alone is not recommended, not only because of ghosts. In addition to famous residents, the famous voodoo priestess Marie Laveau is also buried here.
New Orleans museums
Cabildo
This is the name of the Council, which is the second Town Hall in New Orleans. The building was built in 1795-1799 on the site of the first town hall and was used as the residence of the Spanish governor. It is noteworthy as a historical museum building, where you can see exhibits about the history of the region.
New Orleans Jazz Museum
It is a music museum dedicated to the preservation of jazz culture. It was opened in 1961 in the French Quarter. The museum includes rare and unique artifacts, including the famous collection from the New Orleans Jazz Club, a rare collection of jazz musical instruments, vintage and truly unique photographs. The mission of the New Orleans Museum is to preserve jazz in all its forms and forms.
