French Quarter

SIGHTSEEING, NEW ORLEANS Updated : Sep 15, 2016, 01.47 PM IST

Anita Rao Kashi

Anita Rao Kashi is a freelance travel and food writer based in Bangalore. After nearly 12 years with The Times of India in Bangalore,she went freelance in Jan 2006 to write about travel and food. Her stories have appeared in such publications as Lonely Planet Magazine India, National Geographic Magazine India, Economic Times, Jetwings, Femina, Tiger Tales, Silkwinds, Bangalore Mirror, The Star of Malaysia etc. Apart from writing for various national and international magazines, newspapers and websites, as well blogging on travel and food, she has worked on travel and food guides.

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Much of New Orleans’ reputation stems from the small grid-like area in the centre of town, just off the banks of the Mississippi. This was where the French set up a settlement in the 18th century, and the area was soon in the hands of the Spanish. It’s the beautiful Spanish architecture, with pillared balconies, exquisite grill work, and facades that continue to mesmerise. The French Quarter is also where jazz is known to have originated. It is really the bohemian setting, music, delicious food, art and revelry that make it one of the most visited places in New Orleans.
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