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Olvera Street, known as “the birthplace of Los Angeles,” is a Mexican Marketplace that recreates a romantic “Old Los Angeles” with a block-long narrow, tree-shaded, brick-lined market with old structures, painted stalls, street vendors, cafes, restaurants and gift shops.
There are shops that have cool silver necklaces, and earrings, embroidered tablecloths, things for the home. You can also find all sorts of mexican pottery, puppets, mounted bull horns, and enjoy the mariachis and aztec dancers, without even going to mexico.
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Olvera Street: The Fabrication of L.A.'s Mexican Heritage. With its narrow passages and 19th century buildings housing traditional restaurants and folk art shops, Olvera Street certainly evokes the romance of an authentic mercado.
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Stroll this historic street in Downtown Los Angeles for authentic Mexican culture, music and cuisine. Along the block-long, brick-lined street, you'll find strolling mariachi bands, taco shops...
Olvera Street, known as “the birthplace of Los Angeles,” is a Mexican Marketplace that recreates a romantic “Old Los Angeles”. To learn more about the history, traditions, and events, visit www.Olvera-Street.com.
Located in the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument, the birthplace of LA, Olvera Street is an internationally renowned marketplace offering visitors the best shopping and dining...
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A walk down Olvera Street is like stepping back into old Mexico. Be sure to see the David Siqueiros mural “America Tropical” at the America Tropical Interpretive Center. Along this small stretch of street you can see Avila Adobe, constructed in 1818 it is the oldest standing residence in the city.
