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Colonial city hall, now a museum; Louisiana Purchase agreements transferring the city from France to the USA were signed here.
The Cabildo, originally called "Casa Capitular", is a historical building in New Orleans, Louisiana. Originally the seat of Spanish colonial city hall, the building now forms part of the Louisiana State Museum. It is located along Jackson Square, adjacent to St. Louis Cathedral.
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A symbol of New Orleans, this is the oldest Roman Catholic Cathedral in the United States and has a giant statue of the Virgin Mary with her arms extended gracing the middle of the courtyard.
The old town square, often live music is going on here, as well as street corner painters and tarot readers. Around the square are:.
Colonial church offices, now another museum, including exhibits on New Orleans Mardi Gras and the city's recovery from Hurricane Katrina.
4-story brick apartment buildings have specialty shops, restaurants, and a tourist information office on the ground floors.
Museum with changing exhibits of local history. Also has a research center nearby on Chartres Street.
See and learn about medical practices of the mid 19th century. Calling ahead to verify hours is recommended. Reservations required for guided tours.