Today’s pic is a shot of the Piazza D’ Italia located right behind the Loews Hotel in New Orleans, LA. It’s a venue where outdoor events are held or is simply a place where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
It was built in 1978 and restored in 2004 a year after the Loews debuted. It was conceived as a tribute to the contributions of Italian Americans to the city of New Orleans since most of the focus seemed to be directed at the French and Spanish.
On a side note: I wasn’t quite aware of the Spanish connection as it relates to the city until I learned that after the great fire in 1788, most of the french architecture was destroyed. The Spanish rebuilt the city, so the architecture is decidedly in that style and was made even more-so six years later when a fire of similar scope destroyed even more french style buildings.
Sri Lanka Tourism says
June 16, 2011 at 1:41 pmIt is great to be traveling around the world… One thing that you don’t get bored of.
Senaf says
June 17, 2011 at 1:31 amThis is really interesting. I didn’t know that New Orleans has a Spanish connection in that way. A bit of history I just learned. Love the pictures..great blog!
Sri Lanka Tour says
July 27, 2011 at 5:13 amIs this real one or just model ?
Candice Michelle says
December 6, 2011 at 1:44 amIt is such a beautiful place actually. I don’t know if this is an original masterpiece, but it seems to me that it is a replica of a catholic church. Well anyway, it looks like a place of zen and peace to me.