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New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz and a vibrant jazz culture unlike any other in North America. There is still an atmosphere of wealth and leisure here, which is diluted and complemented by French elegance, Creole, African-American, Caribbean, Irish, Haitian, German and Vietnamese cultures. All of this makes New Orleans more than the sum of its parts. Where's the best Creole food? Where is the best French Quarter? Where is the music, the abundance of alcohol, the architecture of the 18th and 19th centuries? In New Orleans.

This city, one of the most popular, oldest and largest in the United States, is located in the state of Louisiana, at the confluence of the Mississippi River with the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the "Big Easy" in America, it retains a reputation as a place for adults - not in the sense of debauchery, but in the sense of the ability to maturely appreciate its outstanding merits. The city is bordered by Lake Pontchartrain to the north and the Gulf of Mexico to the east.

Popular areas for tourists: Marigny, French Quarter, Central Business District, Warehouse and Art, Store Street, Garden, Audubon Park, Zoo and St. Charles Avenue.

New Orleans was severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, but continues to regain its former glory and remains the largest city in Louisiana.

How to get there

New Orleans International Airport Louis Armstrong is located in the suburb of Kenner. In addition, New Orleans has several regional airports located throughout the metropolitan area: Lakefront, a military base in the suburbs, and South Seaplane.

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Brief history of the city

The territory of today's New Orleans was discovered by the Spanish in the early 16th century, but in 1680 it was captured by the French, who began colonizing the southern provinces of the Mississippi Valley. Since then, the center of the old part of the modern city is known as the French Quarter. Very soon New Orleans began to be called the “Paris of the New World.”

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Entertainment and attractions in New Orleans

So I got to city ​​of New Orleans- left behind and NY, And Chicago, And American West Coast cities, and amazing National parks states of Utah, Arizona and Nevada - it’s time to finally “slow down” a little and relax in the largest city in the state of Louisiana, known for its easy approach to life, and then rush with renewed vigor to Miami and further along East Coast of the USA.

Upon arrival in New Orleans, a little adventure awaited me at the motel that I had pre-booked through Booking.com. The fact is that in the interval between booking and my arrival there, I happened to change my credit card. The hotel, on the eve of my check-in, tried to write off money for my stay and failed. And, without thinking twice, he put someone in the room reserved for me, and upon arrival I was offered the most shabby and wretched closet that they had unoccupied. Of course, there was a small and slightly obscene disagreement with the motel staff and, as compensation for the “moral damage” I suffered, I was offered to stay in their sister-hotel of a higher class for the same money. In short, everything ended well, because the original hotel turned out to be an outright homeless place. True, later the cleaning lady at the new hotel cut my towel, but I don’t think there was any malicious intent in this - it was just that it was also white and I hung it in the bathroom to dry. Well, she decided that it needed to be replaced - and took it away along with the hotel towels. However, attempts to find him and return him were unsuccessful.

…The next morning I slept off after my driving adventures in Monument Valley, Grand Canyon And Antelope Canyon, so I crawled out for a walk around the city closer to lunch. First impression: it’s not for nothing that the city of New Orleans is called “carefree” in America, I immediately really liked it, there is some kind of right “vitamin” in its air - it’s somewhat similar to Cuban Havana, albeit very distantly. The city is just as cheerful and un-Americanly goofy, at least in the area of ​​the famous French Quarter. One of the most famous nicknames of the city of New Orleans is The Big Easy. Its exact origin is unknown, however, it very accurately reflects the special relaxed atmosphere of the city, carefreeness and ease of perception of life.

The climate in New Orleans is tropical, in mid-October plus 30, which is not surprising, since the city is located at the latitude of Florida, almost on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. After the cold weather in the higher elevations of Arizona and Utah, it was a pleasure to wander around in shorts and bask in the sun. The abundance of tipsy citizens with bottles in their hands is striking (New Orleans is one of the few cities in America where open drinking on the streets is not punishable). In addition, the distinct smell of weed was detected on multiple occasions.

Besides alcohol, New Orleans is a city jazz, Mardi Gras carnival(Mardi Gras - “Fat Tuesday” or, in our opinion, Maslenitsa) and blacks: According to statistics, as of 2013, African Americans made up 58.9% of the total population. Immediately after Hurricane Katrina, demographers predicted dramatic changes in the city's population structure: according to their data, after the consequences of the disaster were eliminated, only 30% of evacuees returned to New Orleans; the lion's share of those who returned are wealthy whites - blacks simply do not have the money to start over and they are forced to live where the authorities evacuated them. But so far, visually there are much more blacks in New Orleans than in those US cities where I have been before - but this fact rather adds exoticism, a feeling of not giving a damn and an easy perception of life, rather than causing any problems and inconveniences. The blacks here are very relaxed, good-natured and friendly - a couple of times, however, someone came up to me and began to theatrically rub in about their hard life in the hope of getting a couple of dollars for their story.

But still, as in many other places in America, it is advisable to exercise reasonable caution in New Orleans - the city is considered quite criminal and as you move away from the city center, areas quickly turn into ghettos. Unless absolutely necessary, it is better not to wander into the suburbs of Martigny and Bywater, to the southern part of Magazine Street, beyond Laurel Street (Laurel St) and north of Rampart Street (Lakeside). But there is no need to become paranoid either - according to police statistics, the vast majority of crimes occur among those who previously knew each other. The most important thing: do not wander around the slums with an expensive DSLR and do not count hundred-dollar bills in the light of a lonely lantern. In principle, it is absolutely not necessary to go to all of the above unsafe places - there is nothing special to see there, all the most interesting things in New Orleans are concentrated inside the so-called “old square” (Vieux Carre), the heart of which, in turn, is the world famous French Quarter.

French Quarter of New Orleans:

The famous Bourbon street, the main street and semantic center:

Houses with cast iron balconies - along with a unique atmosphere, are a symbol of New Orleans:

Bourbon Street New Orleans is home to an abundance of cafes, bars, strip clubs and fun-loving people. Prostitution in Louisiana, as in most other states, is officially prohibited, as is repeatedly reminded by advertisements in hotels and other public places (listing penalties for violating this law). Despite the ban, this phenomenon is clearly thriving here.

Bourbon Street looks even more interesting in the evening and at night, when saloons, jazz cafes, strip clubs and just taverns open, and it itself is filled with tipsy, cheerful people.

South of the riotous Bourbon Street runs parallel to it Piano(Royal), street of art galleries and street musicians:

To get into the right mood, even a teetotaler needs to explore the authentic drinking establishments of the French Quarter. Most bars are open every day, usually from noon until ten at night, and many are open all night. If there is live music, they may ask for an additional fee to attend. Despite some alcohol liberalism, the laws of the state of Louisiana still do not encourage drinking alcohol on the streets, so all bars hand out plastic travel glasses to those visitors who want to continue their walk through the hot spots and drinking places.

If you have strong nerves and are not superstitious, I recommend visiting Voodoo History Museum, located on Bourbon Street, between Dumaine and St. Ann.

In addition to Bourbon Street, another “center of gravity” in the French Quarter is Jackson Square(Jackson Square) on the southern outskirts, between Chartres Street and the Mississippi River, where there is a particularly high concentration of street musicians, artists and tarot card readers. To the north of the square rises Basilica of Saint Louis:

Monument to the founder of the city of New Orleans (Nouvelle Orleans) Jean Baptiste le Moine de Bienville:

The Frenchman chose a very good place for the new city: by the beginning of the American Civil War, New Orleans was the last of the four largest ports in the world.

Basic life in French Quarter of New Orleans concentrated between the street Channel(Canal) in the west, street Dauphin(Dauphine) in the north, street Orleans(Orleans) on the east and street Decatur(Decatur) in the south. South of Decatur goes Mississippi River, and one of the lines runs between Decatur Street and the embankment old tram- another attraction of New Orleans.

This type of urban transport was glorified in the play Tennessee Williams "A Streetcar Named Desire". You can take the tram at a stop located near the former Carondelet Canal and travel along St. Charles Avenue through the Park District, the bourgeois part of New Orleans. It was here that the “new Americans” who got rich from the sugar trade built their homes, while the Creoles and other poorer townspeople settled in the Old Quarter. Spacious estates surrounded by parks with palm trees, oaks and magnolias have survived to this day; especially beautiful buildings from the era of the “Sugar Kings of Louisiana” can be seen on Prytanea Street. The Park District is located southwest of the French District and is bordered by Warehouse Street and three avenues: Louisiana, St. Charles and Jackson.

Walking around New Orleans, I didn’t find any reminders of the sensational Hurricane Katrina - at least in the city center. Since New Orleans is surrounded by water on three sides (the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi River, Lake Pontchartrain) and, moreover, most of it is below or at sea level, since its founding by the French colonists, the famous Caribbean hurricanes have been a constant “headache” for residents and authorities. New Orleans experienced a mini-apocalypse in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina damaged its levees and flooded about 80% of the city. But, fortunately, the French and Park Quarters, as well as other parts of the old city center located on a hill, were not damaged by the elements. And if the French Quarter survived, it means that everything is in order with New Orleans itself - and in 2006, one of the carnival carts at Mardi Gras was decorated with the inscription: “Hello, Katrina, the party is starting!”

Another impression from New Orleans: the food here is delicious! Which is not surprising, since the city was founded by famous gourmets - the French. The mixture of French cuisine with black and local influences has given the world a very original and interesting Creole cuisine - and the city of New Orleans is one of the most suitable places to get acquainted with it. At least, after the rest of America with its total dominance of hamburgers, hot dogs and sandwiches, New Orleans is just “some kind of holiday” - as Karabas-Barabas said. In this sense, I can recommend trying the crab cake in a cafe on French market(French Market) near Mississippi Riverfront and turtle soup (although the soup is very much for everyone):

In addition, Creole cuisine was influenced by the culinary traditions of the Cajuns - immigrants from Canada, who, according to Creoles, eat everything that floats, flies and stands on legs - except ships, airplanes and chairs. Connoisseurs of local culinary art recommend trying jambalaya(jambalaya) is a Creole version of paella and gumbo(gumbo) – vegetable stew with okra pods. In general, a Creole dish tastes better the more difficult it is to identify its ingredients.

You can also sit in the 24-hour Cafe du Monde, located on a real French terrace and treating visitors to real brewed coffee (and not espresso diluted with boiling water - this gastronomic incident is very common in America, and in Europe it is so and is called: Americano) and beignets - square-shaped pancakes sprinkled with powdered sugar. At all, French market and the place itself is colorful and worthy of attention: the usual indoor agricultural market is successfully complemented by shops, shops and summer restaurants, where the indispensable New Orleans jazz sounds.

In addition to the French Quarter, the attractions of the city of New Orleans include the Mississippi embankment with its monument to immigrants:

…After exploring the French Quarter of New Orleans, I bought a ticket for a two-hour cruise on the Mississippi on the authentic Natchez paddle steamer the next day ($27.50, departs twice daily, at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.). If you take a boat trip with lunch, it will cost 38.50 bucks.

What else to see in New Orleans and its surroundings

Remember Mark Twain: down the Mississippi on a paddle steamer. In the morning I took the bus to the intersection of Canal and Basin streets, and from there I walked through the French Quarter to the Natchez steamboat landing (located at the end of Toulouse Street). At 11:30, the steamboat set sail and for two hours took vacationers along the symbol of the American South: the great Mississippi River, first east, towards the Gulf of Mexico and the seaport, and then back to the city. My impressions: without much enthusiasm. That is, the ship itself, of course, is interesting and you could even go into the engine room (they say that the ship’s bell is cast from 150 silver dollars, which is the key to its “purest sound”), but the landscapes on both banks of the Mississippi during the walk are somewhat disappointed. There was something worthy of a camera only at the very end, when we sailed past downtown New Orleans and past Natchez’s competitor, the Creole Queen steamship:

The rest of the time, the banks of the Mississippi were dominated by a dull industrial landscape - docks, warehouses, an oil depot...

The guide spoke with pride about the oil depot on the ship's radio: they say, Louisiana in general and the city of New Orleans in particular are very industrialized places, how much GDP is forged there and other similar garbage. Personally, this would be interesting to me if I came there to look for work. And as a tourist, the oil depot only spoiled the view of the surrounding area. In general, in my opinion, a paddle steamer trip on the Mississippi is not worth the time and money. O Well, unless you’ve already seen everything in the city of New Orleans itself and you have absolutely nothing to do in it.

If you are a fan of long river trips, then in New Orleans you have the opportunity to purchase a tour along the Mississippi for ten days - with stops along the way to the Midwest in the cities of Memphis and Natchez and a final point in the city in St. Louis (Missouri) .

Excursion to the Louisiana swamps

Having disembarked from the ship, I decided to slightly correct the impression that had formed and, having reached Canal Street, there I purchased a Swamp tour at a discount - an excursion to the wetlands stretching between New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico. Its unique ecosystem is home to alligators, pelicans and other interesting animals. The price of the tour at a street agency was 52 bucks, I bought it at a discount for 45. I can safely recommend this excursion to everyone who is interested in nature and wildlife. First, we were taken by bus for about forty minutes to a certain nature reserve, then we were loaded into a large boat and rode along the rivers and streams in this swampy area for an hour and a half:

On the way we saw alligators - they swam very close to the boat and the guide fed them some special sugar gingerbread.

According to him, alligators are very peaceful creatures and in order for them to attack you, you need to really “get them” with something.

Famous local pelicans (I don’t know what exactly they are famous for, but they were almost made into the emblem of the state of Louisiana):

I personally liked this second excursion much more than the paddle steamer trip on the Mississippi - but that’s all about taste and color...

The latest in women's fashion in New Orleans: a lady in a cap “a la Gleb Zheglov”

— I’ve seen these often over the past few days in the city :-) by the way, I’ve never seen men in caps.

How to get to New Orleans

By plane: There are currently no direct flights between Russian cities and New Orleans, so you will have to fly with at least one transfer - in New York or in one of the European hubs; The minimum price for a round trip ticket (two transfers) is approximately $600.

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By train: From the largest cities in the United States, New Orleans can be reached by Amtrak train (1001 Loyola avenue); schedules and prices can be found on the website www.amtrak.com.

By bus: New Orleans is connected to other US cities by a network of Greyhound routes. Buses arrive and depart from the station located at 1001 Loyola avenue. To check the schedule and purchase tickets, visit www.greyhound.com.

How to get from New Orleans airport to downtown

The region's main airport is Louis Armstrong International Airport. Louis Armstrong International Airport(www.flymsy.com) is located in the suburb of Kenner, you can get from the airport to the city by bus E2, a ticket costs $2, the stop is located next to exit 7 of the airport on the second (upper) level - next to the check-in counter Delta Airways. Along the way the bus stops on Airline Highway (Highway 61) final stop at Tulane and Loyola Avenue. After 7:00 p.m., the bus only goes to Tulane and Carrollton Avenue in Mid-City. The cost of a trip to the city center by taxi is $35-40 for one or two passengers, another $15 for each additional passenger.

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In addition to traditional and well-known tools - such as Booking or Hotellook, new online services have recently appeared that make the life of a traveler much easier and pleasantly protect the thickness of his wallet. One of them - Roomguru– I use it myself all the time and recommend it to all my friends and acquaintances. This service compares prices for an object in 30 booking systems at once and offers you the most interesting options. In addition, it tracks discounts and special offers.

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USA: New Orleans. Part I. The most American city in Europe June 3rd, 2015

Of all the cities in the United States, I most wanted to visit New Orleans, so I specially adjusted the route to get there.

Louisiana is the deep south, so the concentration of African Americans here is much higher than the national average. I settled in an area that is described in guidebooks as the most dangerous area of ​​the city, where you should not go even during the day. There was the cheapest hostel there for $16 (by the way, this particular hostel was shown in the program “Heads and Tails”). Once again, I was convinced that the opinion of Americans regarding security should not be trusted. Apparently, they were outraged by the quality of asphalt in the area.

Yes, the road surface here is just like in a typical Russian city.

The sidewalks match.

More than 10 years ago, New Orleans was practically destroyed by a hurricane, and the population dropped sharply. Sometimes you can find abandoned houses. I was very surprised that on the hostel’s website it was written that “due to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina, we do not work full time, so check-in is from 17-00.” 10 years have passed, and the damn hurricane still won’t let go.

New Orleans sits on the great Mississippi River.

There is a tourist ferry that runs along the river at an exorbitant price, but you can also take a cheaper ride - for $2 one way on the ferry. Previously, the ferry was generally free.

New Orleans has its own downtown with small skyscrapers.

And this is the historical center, which is called the French Quarter.

On the other side of the river is a regular residential area.

Nice sign: "Fix my roads, I pay taxes."

There is something to fix.

In Louisiana, in some villages there are still people who speak French in everyday life. French surnames have also been preserved: here is the candidate Marie Landrieu.

Fleur-de-lis is everywhere in New Orleans.

Even on the flag.

New Orelan was founded by the French, after the defeat of France in the Seven Years' War, this territory went to Spain, after another 40 years Napoleon returned it, but three years later sold it to the United States.

In memory of France there is a monument to Joan of Arc.

The word Go was written in the French manner: Geaux.

Typical houses look like this, completely different from France with its shutters. This is some kind of local unique style.

Thanks to the French (more precisely, the Creoles), Louisiana acquired its own unique cuisine. Prices, like everywhere else in America, are steep, but I couldn’t help but take the chance to try fried crocodile. I report: crocodile meat is tough (tougher than lamb) and stringy. Without the sauce it would be tasteless, but with the sauce it would be ok.

Thrill-seekers may be heartbroken at the market prices.

New Orleans is considered a very poor city by US standards. Salaries here are low. For comparison: here you can have a good meal at McDonald's for only 5 dollars, the same lunch in California will cost ten. At the same time, there are much fewer homeless and antisocial elements than I expected. There was only one weird place - under the overpass.

As always, loitering is prohibited

Orleanians express their opinions about the government.

Awesome old trams that look like .

The main cathedral is quite lavishly decorated by American standards.

A popular attraction is the local St. Louis Cemetery.

For some reason, the guidebooks write that it is unsafe to walk there alone, although in reality there are many excursion groups there, and the area is small. You can’t go there at night even if you want to, because it’s closed. Although, it looks like someone is climbing over the fence here.

New Orleans is one of the largest cities in the United States and a very attractive tourist destination. Its geographical features and vibrant mix of cultures have given it a distinctive style that combines French, Spanish, Caribbean, African and American influences. Moreover, even a long stay in this city is fraught with more and more new discoveries: colorful parades, colorful street vendors, special architecture, Creole gardens and much more.

New Orleans is the birthplace of American opera, jazz music and Louis Armstrong himself! It is worth noting that the Americans themselves nicknamed this city “foreign”, since in spirit it is more similar to European, and most of all, French.

It must be said that after Hurricane Katrina, some suburban neighborhoods of New Orleans are still in a rather depressing state. However, the main part of it, on the contrary, looks as if no disaster ever happened.

Region	Louisiana State
Population	343,829 (2010)
Population density	759 people/km²
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Timezone	UTC-5 in summer
Postal code	70112-70119,70121, 70131,70139-70143,70145,70146,70148-70154,70156, 70167,70170,70172,70174-70179,70181 70190,70195
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Climate and weather

In New Orleans, the weather conditions are formed by a humid subtropical climate, characterized by mild winters and hot summers. The average temperature in January is +11...+ 17 °C, and in July - +26...+33 °C. The average annual precipitation is 1630 mm, with the bulk of it occurring in the summer, with October being the driest month.

The best time to travel to New Orleans is considered to be from late November to June.

Nature

Located in the southwestern United States, New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana. It lies on the picturesque banks of the river Mississippi, not far from its confluence with Gulf of Mexico. In the north the city is bordered by a lake Pontchartrain, and in the east - with the above-mentioned bay. The total area of ​​New Orleans is 907 km², of which only 51% is land.

Attractions

In New Orleans, almost every neighborhood is an island of unique culture with important historical monuments. One of the most interesting places was the magnificent French Quarter with many beautiful mansions. The street is considered its center Bourbon, where popular nightlife spots, restaurants and luxury hotels are located. Among other attractions in this area, it is necessary to highlight Jackson Square with Saint Louis Cathedral, which is made in the original architectural style. Also worth noting French market and New Orleans Mint, which now houses a museum.

Well, in general, New Orleans has a huge number of different cultural institutions, galleries and exhibition centers. For example, an interesting collection is collected in National World War II Museum. Also very noteworthy Contemporary Arts Center, where exhibitions of talented artists, photographers and sculptors are constantly held. In addition, it is recommended to visit:

• The New Orleans Museum of Art, which houses a rich collection of paintings from various eras,
• Museum of Religion,
• Ogden Museum of Southern Art,
• Museum of Family and Children,
• Museum of Nature,
• Mardi Gras Festival Museum.

Other attractions worth mentioning are:

• Old Ursuline Convent Monastery,
• ancient cemeteries of Saint Louis and Matairie,
• Federal Memorial Hall,
• bridge over Lake Pontchartrain,
• Tulane University Complex,
• mysterious Voodoo Temple.

In the vicinity of the city you can also find several interesting historical sites, for example, the town Shalmitt, where the battle took place in 1815, led by the famous General E. Jackson.

Nutrition

With over a thousand restaurants, bars and cafes, New Orleans is a true gourmet haven. Moreover, local establishments offer a wide variety of cuisine: European, Chinese, Mexican, Indian, etc. However, the most popular here are restaurants specializing in Creole dishes, brought here by the first colonists. In such establishments, first of all, it is recommended to try “ gumbo"(stewed seafood and vegetables with rice), " jambalaya"(ham with sausages, rice and tomatoes), " etoufi"(stew) and red beans. In addition, in New Orleans you can always enjoy a variety of seafood dishes, such as crab soup, baked oysters, fried shrimp and mussels.

Also the pride of local chefs is “ beignets"(a kind of donuts) and " muffulettas"(original sandwiches). It is worth noting that the desserts here are also not at all similar to the American ones: buns, croissants, cakes, popsicles and ice cream.

The most common beverages include fruit and vegetable juices, milkshakes, sodas, iced tea and coffee. If we talk about alcohol, then it has a wide choice: from first-class bourbon to specific beer.

Accommodation

New Orleans has a wide variety of hotels and hotels, both old and recently opened. They are located mainly in the central part of the city, since some suburban areas have still not been fully restored after Hurricane Katrina. The cost of living, as elsewhere, depends on the category of the establishment, as well as its location. The city has many very cozy and very inexpensive hotels that are scattered throughout its territory, for example, Queen & Crescent Hotel(from $45) or O'Keefe Plaza Hotel(from $67). Also here, as in any major American city, there are luxury hotels ( Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans) and budget hostels ( AAE Bourbon House Mansion).

Entertainment and relaxation

In addition to historical sites and museums, New Orleans has a number of different entertainment venues, so you definitely won’t get bored in this city. For example, there is a magnificent zoo here Audubon, where animals live in spacious enclosures that fully correspond to their natural habitat. Not far from the zoo there is a city aquarium Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, offering a variety of colorful fish, as well as an interesting collection of birds, frogs and giant sea turtles. Those who prefer to spend time in nature should definitely visit the most beautiful with many ancient trees, benches, gazebos and walking paths. Moreover, it is ideal not only for a relaxing pastime, but also for active sports. It is worth noting that in order to explore it completely, you will need at least a whole day. Smaller but no less beautiful is Audubon Park, which boasts numerous fountains and statues, as well as lush vegetation. In addition, it is perfectly equipped for cycling, walking and walking. Fans of eco-tourism and hiking are recommended to visit the National Park Jean Lafitte with many hiking routes, and for nature lovers - a botanical garden New Orleans Botanical Gardens, on the territory of which there is a wonderful collection of roses, orchids, ferns and other exotic plants.

In addition, New Orleans can boast of an abundance of discos, nightclubs, bars, pubs and jazz clubs that are open until dawn.

Purchases

For those who love shopping, New Orleans is ready to offer a large selection of a wide variety of stores offering all kinds of goods: from the most ordinary to the very original. First of all, it is recommended to go to French Quarter, where the most popular shopping, luxury boutiques, jewelry stores and souvenir shops are concentrated. Also in this area there is a colorful French market, simply amazing with the abundance and selection of its products. Moreover, you can walk for hours through its rows, where merchants offer various delicacies, art objects, clothes, dishes, original items and much more. It is worth noting that prices in this market are very attractive.

In addition, it is worth visiting shopping centers Riverwalk And Oakwood Center, within the walls of which there is a great variety of shops and fashion boutiques. In addition, high-quality fashionable clothing, accessories and much more can be found in stores on Jackson Brewery.

The city will also appeal to lovers of art and antiquity, as there are many antique salons and small galleries of young artists scattered throughout the city. In general, in New Orleans there are a large number of very interesting and rather unusual shops, for example, a voodoo goods store The Island of Salvation Botanica, where a mysterious and slightly terrifying atmosphere reigns. Moreover, voodoo dolls are considered one of the main souvenirs of the city, and the memory of the voodoo queen Marie Laveau is still alive here. Other popular souvenirs include colorful carnival costumes, masks and jewelry, which are sold in both specialized and regular stores.

Transport

The main public transport in New Orleans is red trams, whose routes run along the central streets of the city. They go quite often and always strictly adhere to the schedule. The fare on the tram is about $1.7.

In addition to trams, you can move around the city by buses, which are available almost 24/7 on weekdays, although they run a little less frequently on weekends. Travel tickets are sold at special kiosks and from drivers; their cost is also $1.7.

It is worth noting that for lovers of excursions it will be most convenient to travel on foot, since almost all the main tourist sites are located very close to each other.

Connection

There are telephone booths installed on all the streets of New Orleans, allowing you to make a call to any city in the world. Negotiations are paid for with coins and telephone cards, which can be purchased at any large store or post office.

Mobile communications are provided through a huge number of operators, and roaming is available to all tourists. It is worth noting that in the United States for the full functioning of communication it is necessary tri-band telephone.

Internet access is provided in almost all hotels and public institutions. In addition, there are a great variety of free and paid Wi-Fi access points.

Safety

Despite the mixture of different cultures and nationalities, for tourists, staying in New Orleans does not involve any serious dangers or troubles. At the same time, you should never forget about the basic rules of caution. For example, you should not carry large sums of money or very valuable things with you, and in public places you should be wary of pickpockets.

Business climate

New Orleans is the largest city in Louisiana and the most important industrial center with its own port on the river Mississippi. The city's economy is mainly based on shipping and trade, with most local companies involved in shipbuilding, logistics and transport. In addition, New Orleans is a major center of the petrochemical and oil refining industry, since a huge amount of oil is produced in the Gulf of Mexico and processed at enterprises in this region.

Real estate

The consequences of Hurricane Katrina, which struck New Orleans, are still being felt, as this disaster caused enormous damage to the city, estimated at several tens of billions of dollars. However, today, after a long period of stagnation, the demand for local real estate is beginning to increase. Moreover, both newly built new buildings and old houses are popular here. Currently, you can buy an average-sized home for about $85,000, but the cost of houses damaged by the hurricane is still very low. However, in the future, analysts predict an increase in prices for all residential properties in the city.

New Orleans is home to a wide variety of music festivals and lavish celebrations:

• Essence Festival,
• Sugar bowl,
• International Jazz Festival,
• Southern Decadence,
• Dog Parade,
• Voodoo Music Festival, etc.

The main local festival, which is definitely recommended to attend, is Mardi Gras. It takes place every Tuesday before Catholic Lent and is a lush and colorful carnival. This holiday is very similar to the Slavic Maslenitsa and also symbolizes farewell to winter.

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The city's distinctive features are its mixed Franco-Spanish Creole architecture, cultural interpenetration and multilingual heritage. New Orleans is famous for its cuisine, music (in particular, it is considered the birthplace of jazz), as well as annual festivals and carnivals (including the famous Mardi Gras). The city is often called one of the most unique in the United States.

New Orleans is located in southeastern Louisiana on both banks of the Mississippi River near its confluence with the Gulf of Mexico. The heart of the city is the French Quarter on the north shore. The city is united with Parish of Orleans into a single administrative unit.

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Origins

New Orleans was founded in the spring of 1718 by the French Mississippi Company by order of Jean-Baptiste Le Mont de Bainville on the lands of the Chitimacha people. It was named after Philip II, Duke of Orléans, who was then regent of France. Its title comes from the French city of Orléans.

The French colony was ceded to the Spanish Empire under the secret Treaty of Fontainebleau (1762). Having learned of this only in 1764, the French colonists did not recognize the agreement and drove out the Spanish governor in a revolt in 1768. However, the uprising was soon suppressed and in 1769 the Spanish flag was raised over the city.

US territory

In the 1850s, the position of the white French-speaking population was not threatened and remained a very vibrant community. French-language instruction was provided in two of the city's four school districts (all of which were white). In 1860 there were 13,000 free people of color in the city ( gens de couleur libres) - representatives of a class of free citizens, mostly of mixed origin, which grew during French and Spanish rule. According to the census, 81% of the population was classified as mulatto - a generalized term to denote varying degrees of mixing of ethnic groups. Largely French-speaking, they were artisans, the educated and professional class of African Americans. The majority of the black population was still enslaved - they were used as servants, port workers, apprentices, but most importantly - to work on the numerous sugar plantations located in the area.

Civil War

As the elite of the city's Creole population feared, the Civil War completely upended their way of life. In 1862, the city was occupied by a Northern fleet under the command of Benjamin Butler, a prominent government lawyer from the Massachusetts militia. He was later nicknamed "Beast Butler" by the people of New Orleans because of the edict he issued. Upon occupying the city, his troops were met with indignation and open hostility from southern women, which even led to skirmishes in the streets, after which he issued a decree that if such situations were repeated, such ladies would be regarded as prostitutes.

Butler also abolished the teaching of French in the city's schools. Statewide measures in 1864 and then after the war in 1868 further reinforced the English-only policy. By the time the dominant position of the English language was officially consolidated, it already dominated in the sphere of business and bureaucracy. By the end of the 19th century, the use of French began to decline. A new wave of Italian and German immigration also had an impact on this process. Despite this, by 1902, “a quarter of the city’s population used French in their daily communication, and another two-quarters understood French perfectly.” By 1945, many women of Creole origin (mostly of the older generation) spoke no English at all. Last major French-language newspaper L'Abeille de la Nouvelle-Orléans(The New Orleans Bee) closed on December 27, 1923 - 96 years after it began operations.

Since the city was captured at the very beginning of the war, it was able to avoid the widespread destruction caused to many other cities in the American South. The Union army gradually gained control of the coast, as well as the region north along the Mississippi. As a result, southern Louisiana was excluded from President Abraham Lincoln's Abolition Proclamation (which was primarily a military measure aimed at areas under Confederate control). A large number of former slaves from rural areas and a number of free citizens of color joined the ranks of the first black regiment raised during the war. Under the command of Brigadier General Daniel Ullmann (1810-1892), they became known as " Corps d'Afrique” (although the name predated the war and was applied to bands of free people of color, and the new group was primarily composed of former slaves). Later, in addition to them, “US Colored Troops” were formed, which by the end of the war played an increasingly important role in it.

XX century

The zenith of New Orleans' population and economy relative to other Southern cities occurred in the period before the outbreak of the Civil War. Since the mid-19th century, rapid economic growth began to influence all spheres of life, but the leading importance of New Orleans compared to other cities has steadily declined. The development of railroad and highway networks impacted river traffic, redirecting the flow of goods to other transport corridors and markets.

By the middle of the 20th century, New Orleanians clearly felt that their city was no longer the most advanced in the South. By 1950, Houston, Dallas, and Atlanta had overtaken New Orleans in size, and in 1960 it was eclipsed by Miami, even as New Orleans' population reached its all-time high.

As with other older American cities, highway construction and suburban development contributed to the movement of residents from the city center to new residential areas outside the city. The 1970 census recorded a record population decline since the city became part of the United States. The Greater New Orleans metropolitan area continued to grow, but at a slower rate than other major Sun Belt cities. Although the port's importance remained high, automation and the shift to container shipping cost many jobs. New Orleans' economy has always been more focused on trade and financial services than on industrial production, but even its small manufacturing capacity was seriously reduced after World War II. Despite some economic successes by city governments under Mayors Morrison (1946-1961) and Schiro (1961-1970), the metropolitan area's growth still lagged behind more vibrant cities.

XXI Century

Hurricane Katrina

Nicknames - “Crescent City”, “Big Easy” and “City that Care Forgot”; the unofficial motto is “Let the good days roll by” (French: Laissez les bons temps rouler). Considered the cradle of jazz, the birthplace of Louis Armstrong. Place of numerous jazz festivals. New Orleans is the setting of the popular folk song The House of the Rising Sun and the acclaimed satirical novel A Confederacy of Dunces by Pulitzer Prize winner John Kennedy Toole.

Geography

Satellite image of the city

New Orleans is located on the banks of the Mississippi, approximately 169 km upriver from the Gulf of Mexico and south of Lake Pontchartrain. The total area of ​​the city is 907 km², of which only 468 km² is land. The city was originally protected by natural dams or was built on high ground along the Mississippi River. After the Flood Control Act of 1965 ( Flood Control Act of 1965) The US Army Corps of Engineers built levees covering a wide geographic region, including what had previously been swamps. Perhaps it was this human impact that led to the subsidence of the territory, however, this is still a matter of debate.

The city's main sports facility is the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, home of the Saints and home to the Sugar Bowl and other events. The stadium has hosted the final NFL game - the Super Bowl - seven times (1978, 1981, 1986, 1990, 1997, 2002 and 2013) and by this indicator the building holds the record among NFL stadiums. Another major sports facility in the city is the Smoothie King Center - the home arena of the Pelicans, Voodoo, and the venue for many events. The New Orleans Race Course is home to one of the oldest horse races in the country, Fair Grounds Race Course. Student team competitions take place in the Lakefront Arena.

Every year, New Orleans hosts some of the most important college football matches - the Sugar Bowl and the New Orleans Bowl, as well as one of the PGA Tour Zurich Classic tournaments. In addition to Super Bowls, the city has also hosted other major sporting events, such as the Arena Bowl, the NBA All-Star Game, the college football finals, and the NCAA Final Four. In addition, the city annually hosts the Rock 'n' Roll Mardi Gras, the Crescent City Classic 10K race, and two other races.

New Orleans in art

The plot of the song Brown Sugar The Rolling Stones takes place in New Orleans.

The plot of the last episode of the song Medley Elton John with lyrics by Bernie Taupin takes place in New Orleans.

Twin Cities

Notes

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4. US Census Bureau http://www.census.gov/popest/data/counties/totals/2013/files/CO-EST2013-Alldata.csv
5. US Census Louisiana Parish Population Estimates - 1 July 2008 (inaccessible link - story) . census.gov (March 19, 2009). Retrieved June 15, 2009. Archived May 7, 2009.
6. Cultures that have significantly influenced New Orleans throughout the city's history include French, Native American, African, Spanish, Cajun, German, Irish, Italian, Jewish, Latin American, and Vietnamese. Multicultural history of New Orleans
7. "Old Sober": How People Get a Hangover in New Orleans. BBC Russian Service (June 16, 2018). Retrieved June 26, 2018.
8. Where to Listen to Jazz: From New Orleans to Melbourne. Buro 24/7 (May 16, 2017). Retrieved June 26, 2018.
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11. Lewis, Peirce F. New Orleans: The Making of an Urban Landscape = New Orleans: The Making of an Urban Landscape. - 2003. - P. 175.
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19. History of the New Orleans Blaze (PDF). New Orleans Blaze (April 3, 2008). Retrieved September 27, 2008. Archived October 1, 2008.
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21. Lyrics of Elton John and Bernie Taupin's song “Medley” // The online illustrated Elton John Discography by David Bodoh

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