Old Ursulines Convent, New Orleans, Louisiana
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- History & Culture travel tip
- City center
by Throughout history, the building used to be an orphanage, then it was transformed into a hospital and finally it served as a residence hall for the bishops of New Orleans.
Address:
1100 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Price:
$5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $2 for students
Opening Hours:
Tours on Tuesday-Friday from 10AM, 11AM, 1PM, 2PM and 3PM.
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