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A brick walking path along the Mississippi River across Decatur Street from Jackson Square.
A brick walking path along the Mississippi River across Decatur Street from Jackson Square. The curious name comes from its dedication to former New Orleans mayor Moon Landrieu.
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Jackson Square, Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA, United States
Named in honor of Battle of New Orleans commander and 7th US President Andrew Jackson, the Jackson Square on the Mississippi River bank is the heart of the city's French Quarter
Often has live music, lectures, and gives music history related walking tours
Settled by the French in 1718, the French Quarter on the banks of the Mississippi River is the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans
The Cabildo is a National Historic Landmark on Jackson Square that was built in 1795-'99 as the seat of the colonial Spanish government in New Orleans
Right around the corner from the historic US Mint, and the French Market
Originally built as the Casa Curial (Ecclesiastical House) in 1791-1813 as a matching structure for the Cabildo on the other side of the St Louis Cathedral on Jackson Square, the Presbytere is one of the finest examples of Spanish Colonial architecture in the United States
The Saint Louis Cathedral on Jackson Square is the oldest Roman Catholic Cathedral in the United States, dating back to 1727
While souvenirs for visitors have taken over a good bit of the space at this 250+ year old market, there are still vendors selling fresh produce as in days of old