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St. Louis Cathedral

615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116
504-525-9585
As featured in New Orleans on a budget
Ranked #3 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 547 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Churches/ Cathedrals
Fee: No
Description: The major landmark of the French Quarter is the oldest continuously active cathedral in the U.S.
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

Beautiful cathedral with a beautiful park right in front. More

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Saranac Lake, New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

No picture with this in it would be a bad picture its beautiful and the inside its as beautiful as the outside definately a must see in new orleans. More

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15 reviews 15 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Brought a tour group the way of St. Louis Cathedral. Inside we were treated to a brief history of the church while sitting in the pews. There are more beautiful churches, but this one has a sense of importance owing most probably to its location in the French Quarter. More

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Clanton, Alabama, United States
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

I would definitely recommend St. Louis Cathedral to anyone visiting New Orleans. The cathedral is gorgeous, and the location is great! More

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Bushkill, Pennsylvania
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12 reviews 12 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

You feel the history before you even walk through the doors. It is a beautiful cathedral. The whole square is a must see. More

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Indianapolis
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

The history of the cathedral and the park entrance. More

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69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

A trip to French Quarter must include a visit to St Louis Cathedral. Don't miss the visit. More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

I have been in some of the most beautiful cathedrals around the world. This Cathedral ranks among them. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the holy spirit. It was amazing. More

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McMinnville, Tennessee
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

It was beautiful, l love taking photo's of churches More

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47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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Fannie, AG, and IAGMI passed this place a few times on our vacation of love. It is awesome and beautiful. I have nothing to say about this place but High Glory. Take a look see when in NOLA. Peace be with all of you. More

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