While there are several neighborhoods in New Orleans, the one that many people know is the French Quarter. The French Quarter also known as Vieux Carre, is the oldest neighborhood in the city. The French Quarter was established by the French in 1718. The district is considered a National Historic Landmark and is surrounded by popular streets such as Canal, Bourbon, Royal, and Decatur Street. The French History has a combined history from many different cultures including French, Spanish, Italians, Africans, and others. The atmosphere of the French Quarter is a melting pot of different cultures.
The majority of the architectural design in the French Quarter is the work of the Spanish who had to rebuild the city after two different fires in 1788 and 1794. Several of the buildings have ceramic plaques that inform visitors of the street names during the Spanish rule such as Calle de Borbon. New Orleans most famous landmark is located in the French Quarter, Jackson Square. The square is named in honor of Andrew Jackson, who was the hero of the Battle of New Orleans. The square is filled with historic buildings such as St. Louis Cathedral, Presbytere, and Cabildo.
The French Quarter is so full of history and endless things to do and places to visit. The following is a link to a map and more specific information regarding the different places to visit in the French Quarter.
http://www.neworleanscvb.com/meeting-planners/marketing-resources/fq-walking-map/
Reference: New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau. (2015). French Quarter. Retrieved from http://www.neworleanscvb.com/visit/neighborhoods/french-quarter/
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