St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, the city’s oldest resting place, is a labyrinth of crumbling tombs and ornate vaults steeped in history and legend. Established in 1789, it houses New Orleans’ most famous spirits, including the tomb of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau. Visitors wander narrow paths lined with above-ground graves, where ghostly tales and cultural traditions echo through the centuries, making the cemetery both a sacred site and a hauntingly beautiful glimpse into the city’s soul.