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Ceiling Murals
Painted by Alsatian artist VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Erasme Humbrecht in
1872, the murals portray Practical Information
different biblical stories. Jackson Square. Map 5 D2.
Tel 525-9585 (St. Louis Cathedral);
568-6968 (Cabildo and
Presby tère). Open 10am–4:30pm
daily (St. Louis Cathedral);
10am–4:30pm Tue–Sun (Cabildo
and Presbytère). Closed all major
holidays (Cabildo and Presbytère).
& Cabildo and Presbytère.
5 St. Louis Cathedral, regular
services daily. 7 8 =
∑ saintlouiscathedral.org
∑ lsm.crt.state.la.us
Transport
v St. Charles Ave and Canal
streetcars. @ 5, 55, 81.
Mardi Gras Exhibits
Pieces of floats, colorful
costumes, and historic
photos bring Mardi Gras
to life all year round.
KEY
1 Cabildo
2 Stained-glass windows with
figures of Catholic saints adorn the
cathedral’s interior.
3 Presbytère
4 St. Louis Cathedral
5 The clock bell, given the name
“Victoire” by Père Antoine, was cast in
Paris. It has tolled hourly since 1819.
6 The steeples, the portico, and . Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond
the pilasters were added in 1851. Hurricane Katrina and storm science are explored
and explained at the Presbytère.
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