French Quarter, New Orleans
The French Quarter, the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans, is the historic heart of the city and is famous for its vibrant nightlife and colorful buildings with wrought-iron balconies. Bourbon Street caters to all tastes with jazz clubs, Cajun restaurants, and raucous bars serving strong cocktails. Quieter streets lead to the French Market, offering gourmet food and local arts and crafts, and Jackson Square, where street performers entertain in front of the imposing St. Louis Cathedral.
The entire neighborhood has been designated a National Historic Landmark, with numerous buildings considered individually significant.
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Jackson Square, New Orleans
Located in downtown New Orleans and near the French Quarter, it was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960 for its central role in the city's history and for being the site where Louisiana became a United States territory in 1803 under the Louisiana Purchase.It is the largest square in the city and is the only open public space designed as such. Its location and layout largely violated the provisions of the Laws of the Indies. It is also one of the busiest tourist and cultural spaces in all of New Orleans.
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