On my recent visit to New Orleans, Louisiana, I stopped by St. Louis Cathedral, one of the landmarks of the city. The literature indicated it is the oldest operating cathedral in the present-day United States. It is neither the most ornate or largest cathedral I have visited, but it fits well in its setting. It is located across the street from Jackson Square. 
Horse-drawn buggies and carts usually line the street in front of the square. Tourists can get tours and rides around the French Quarter and nearby cemetaries. A statue of Andrew Jackson on horseback is at the center of the square. Around the square are artists selling their paintings, buskers, fortune tellers, and others selling their wares or talents.
The interior of the cathedral is not as ornate or decorated as I had expected. There is an interesting painting on the ceiling and several stained glass windows. It does not have the extreme ornamentation I've seen in some other cathedrals.
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