Several centuries ago, the Spaniards discovered the land of the city of New Orleans. These were the times of the colonies, so France also claimed these territories. The city was named in honor of the French king Philip of Orleans. Years of uncertainty ended for people when New Orleans was sold to the United States. If until this moment the city was only a colony inhabited by slaves, then eighty-five years after the foundation, life there began to develop differently.
Favorite city of cinema
Located in the south of the USA, in the state of Louisiana, the city occupies an important place in the life of the country. The Mississippi River, on which New Orleans is located, makes the city a significant trading port. There are also many industrial enterprises, factories.
Each person has seen at least one film dedicated to New Orleans. The ancient city attracts cinema with its architecture and history. He beckons writers to create extraordinary fantastic stories. Films such as Interview with the Vampire, Obsession, Without Mercy, 12 Years of Slavery, as well as the TV series The Ancients, The American Horror Story, and the Naval Police: New Orleans were shot here.
Tourists who decide to visit the southern lands of America will also find a lot of impressions. This is the famous "French Quarter" - the venue for annual carnivals, which stores historical monuments of the city.
Fabulous and unique Atlanta
New Orleans is the administrative district of Louisiana. Atlanta is equally important to the state of Georgia. At present, the city is a modern business capital. There are many skyscrapers, entertainment venues and boutiques. But for many of us Atlanta is associated with the legendary love story "Gone with the Wind." And we all remember that old Georgia from Margaret Mitchell's novel. The writer herself lived in Atlanta, so she could accurately describe the city streets and old houses. And the hero of the novel, Rhett Butler, was a native of New Orleans.
Atlanta is home to the world's largest aquarium, where you can swim with its inhabitants if you wish, in souvenir shops you can buy an interesting little thing connected with an amazing city. A photograph taken against the backdrop of the French Quarter will be the pride in the traveler's collection. Always happy to welcome my guests to New Orleans.
Boston is the oldest American city
The largest city in the United States is the capital of Massachusetts. He was a British colony almost 400 years ago. Its territory has a rich history that has seen many clashes. The city went through various times. The difficult years gave way to some boom when Boston became a major world port. But the city began its active prosperity in the 70s of the last century.
This is where the most famous Harvard University in the world is located. The city hosts many entertainment events and festivals: from St. Patrick's Day to the Boston Marathon. Boston is divided into areas that are strikingly different from each other. It can be either a business center, represented by numerous skyscrapers, or an area of ancient Victorian culture or Asian.
City of Roses and Coffee Lovers - Portland
New Orleans originated in 1718. But Portland is much younger - about a hundred years. It is considered the greenest city, because it boasts numerous parks. Tall, sprawling trees are literally everywhere on the city streets. It is also called the City of Roses because of the special climate that is most suitable for growing these royal flowers.
Portland is located on the water, so there are many beautiful bridges. And urban architecture plays in contrasts, here you can see everything: from skyscrapers to unexpected ruins. Modern unusual buildings are adjacent to the Gothic style of ancient chapels. Well, the people of Portland (Oregon) themselves are coffee lovers. The city has many breweries and distilleries.
Interesting facts about New Orleans
It is New Orleans that is considered the place of origin of jazz. This city, like an everyday holiday, attracted all adventurers, and was also rich in musicians. The great jazzman Louis Armstrong was also born here, who accidentally fell into the prison orchestra, which turned his life upside down, making friends with the world of music forever. Actors such as Reese Witherspoon, John Larrockett, Phil Fondacaro and Corey Johnson were also born here.
The city is exposed to hurricanes, because it is located near one of the largest rivers - the Mississippi, and the Gulf of Mexico. The greatest damage to New Orleans was caused by Hurricane Katarina in 2005, by 80% submerging the city under water.
The aura of the city, having absorbed the rich history of many generations, including the slaves of the colony, contributes to the emergence of urban legends. Perhaps that is why New Orleans is so fond of making films and writing novels. Indeed, many are confidently ready to declare that the city is populated by spirits and has its own special and unique atmosphere.