Traveling should be a really great experience, but it can often be a nerve-wracking ordeal to find the ideal locations to spend your precious time. At Legendary Journeys we make it our mission to relieve the stress of travel by providing you with an expansive amount of information about great places all around the world! From constructed marvels to amazing natural beauty, we have a lot of experience and knowledge to share. On tap today is the city of New Orleans, which has a lot of great history involving matters of faith and some truly awesome music!
The Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France, also known as the St. Louis Cathedral, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans and is one of the oldest cathedrals in the United States. The first church on the site was built in 1719 and the current building finished construction in 1789 and was raised to its cathedral status in 1793. In 1850 the cathedral was expanded a great deal and largely rebuilt, with little of its original structure remaining afterwards. It holds the distinction of being one of the few Roman Catholic churches in the country that also has a significant public square. The building as it is presently constructed has inspiration in the Renaissance as well as the Spanish Colonial architectural styles. The current Archbishop is Gregory Aymond.
The French Quarter, also known as the Vieux Carre, is the oldest neighborhood of the city and its name in French means "Old Square." A majority of the buildings from the Quarter's past were built either in the late 18th century, when the Spanish controlled the city, or were built during the 19th century after the U.S. made Louisiana a state. The district has been labeled as a National Historic Landmark or the variety of buildings that have historical significance. Travelers from all over the world visit the Quarter visit it every year, making it an important economic hub for the city. When Katrina struck in 2005 the Quarter was by far the least effected, with most businesses being able to reopen within a month of the tremendous storm.
Preservation Hall was established in 1961 and its purpose is to preserve and protect the music genre known as traditional New Orleans Jazz. Preservation Hall works as a record label as well as a music venue and continues its mission to this day, considered an important part of New Orleans music as well as culture. The current headquarters was originally a tavern that was built in 1803 and changed hands many times over the years before finally being selected as the site for the Hall. The legendary Louis Armstrong once said that at Preservation Hall is where people can find all of the greats, which resonates perfectly the feeling the people of New Orleans have for the Hall and for Jazz in general.
New Orleans has a spirit that is all its own, with a vibrant atmosphere that makes it an amazing place to visit for any traveler at any time of the year! We have many fun trips that can take you to this city and others just as great all over the world! To take a look at our amazing deals, click here.
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