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EL PUEBLO DE LOS ANGELES
Situated between Chinatown and downtown, the pueblo consists of 27 historic buildings located within just a handful of blocks. It dates back to 1781 and consists of two museums, interesting shops, restaurants and a wonderful Mexican street market. The main area, Olvera Street, is pedestrian zed, and provides an exhilarating journey past the shading Moreton Bay fig trees. On the south side of the plaza lies the old and fascinating 1884 Firehouse No.1 which has the original and antique fire fighting equipment on show. On the west side of the plaza lies the city’s oldest Catholic church. Walking tour maps can be obtained in the Sepulveda House and you can also see a video of the history of the area here. Free guided walking tours leave regularly from the visitor centre. Dozens of stalls are dotted around the marketplace, which is always a flurry of activity and bursting with excitement. These sell anything from snacks to Mexican pottery and leatherware to sombreros. El Pueblo de Los Angeles represents a significant part of L.A.’s cultural heritage and makes for a great day out, with traditional music, food, arts and crafts and much more available in abundance. |
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