New Orleans - The Big Easy
by Alexandra Till
Title
New Orleans - The Big Easy
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Alexandra Till
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Photograph - Photographs - Prints - Digital Images - Cards - Posters - Photo-calendars - Photo Art
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© Christine Till
The inherent culture of La Nouvelle Orleans has its earliest roots in French culture. The city was founded in 1718 by explorers Iberville and Bienville, overlain by Spanish and then modified by infusions of residents from the Caribbean Isles, all before the Americans took over in 1803. And that's why many first-time visitors - and year-round inhabitants - say New Orleans feels more like Europe than the USA.
Known as "The City that Care Forgot," "The Crescent City," "America's Most Interesting City," and, of course, "The Big Easy," New Orleans offers a lifestyle that is worlds apart from the hustle and bustle of most metropolitan areas. Situated amidst Lake Pontchartrain on the north, the Mississippi River on the south and wetlands all around, the city is a bit of an island itself, a factor that has allowed local traditions to grow and develop during the past centuries so that New Orleans has a quirky character all its own.
In New Orleans' oldest neighborhoods are early examples of French and Spanish masonry buildings intermingled with newer additions. From the cast-iron filigree of the French Quarter to the Greek revival stateliness of the Garden District, the wonderful variety and volume of historic houses make the streetscapes of New Orleans a distinctive backdrop for everyday life.
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November 23rd, 2013
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