St. Louis Cathedral

St. Louis Cathedral

The Saint Louis Cathedral is the oldest Cathedral in North America, founded as a Catholic Parish in 1720 along the Banks of the Mississippi River in New Orleans.

The Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans.

It is also known as the the Basilica of St. Louis.

Located next to Jackson Square, with its statue of Andrew Jackson on horseback, and facing the Mississippi River, the St. Louis Cathedral is one of New Orleans' most recognizable landmarks.

The cathedral was designated as a minor basilica by Pope Paul VI in 1964.

Getting There

St. Louis Cathedral is located in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. It can be easily accessed by public transportation. The nearest streetcar stop is the "St. Louis at Chartres" stop, which is served by the St. Charles Line. The Cathedral is also within walking distance from many other popular tourist destinations in the French Quarter, such as Jackson Square and Bourbon Street. Taxis and ride-sharing services are also readily available in the area.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Louisiana that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.