St Louis Cathedral
St Louis Cathedral
The simple yet elegant facade of St Louis Cathedral is a focal point of Jackson Square. Named after the former king of France, this is the oldest cathedral in the United States. It is the third church built on this site; the first was destroyed by a hurricane in 1722 and the second by a fire in 1788. The present building, dedicated as a cathedral in 1794, was extensively remodelled in 1849-51 to the specifications of architect, JNB de Pouilly. When Pope Paul VI visited in 1964, he designated it a minor basilica.
Opening Times: Daily after 0730 mass until 1600.
Admission Fees: No
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: 615 Père Antoine Alley, New Orleans, United States
Telephone: (504) 525 9585.
Website: http://stlouiscathedral.org
The simple yet elegant facade of St Louis Cathedral is a focal point of Jackson Square. Named after the former king of France, this is the oldest cathedral in the United States. It is the third church built on this site; the first was destroyed by a hurricane in 1722 and the second by a fire in 1788. The present building, dedicated as a cathedral in 1794, was extensively remodelled in 1849-51 to the specifications of architect, JNB de Pouilly. When Pope Paul VI visited in 1964, he designated it a minor basilica.
Opening Times: Daily after 0730 mass until 1600.
Admission Fees: No
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: 615 Père Antoine Alley, New Orleans, United States
Telephone: (504) 525 9585.
Website: http://stlouiscathedral.org
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St Louis Cathedral - New Orleans
615 Père Antoine Alley , , New Orleans , ,United States of America
| Address: 615 Père Antoine Alley , , New Orleans , United States of America | |
| Phone: (504) 525 9585 | |
| Web: http://www.stlouiscathedral.org | |
| GPS Lat: 29.957993 , Lon: -90.063744 |
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