It’s the oldest cemetery still standing in New Orleans and is the final resting place for some of its most prominent figures (including Marie Laveau, Homer Plessy, as well as the very first mayor of New Orleans). The more than 600 ornate tombs above ground create a haunting maze. Dating back to 1789, the Saint Louis Cemetery is almost a work of art. “What’s so wild about a cemetery?” you may ask. Don’t forget to leave an offering for good fortune at the altar of New Orleans’ most famous, and most powerful, Voodoo practitioners – Marie Laveau. While you can probably learn everything you need to know about Voodoo and its long history in New Orleans from the web, where else would you also be able to buy gris-gris (an amulet to protect against evil spirits), candles, or even a love potion? The museum is a tiny, spooky space that consists of about two rooms and a long corridor, whose walls are decked with items like Voodoo dolls, skulls, and altars to famous priests and priestesses.
Come with us, and check out 9 places that’ll open your eyes to the bizarre Big Easy! Voodoo Museum There’s always music on the streets and a party just waiting to happen, but we want to show you the strange, and weird, side of the Crescent City that lurks in the shadows. This blog post was updated on May 30, 2023.Īs Mardi Gras peeks its head around the corner, we invite you to take a closer look at the amazing city of New Orleans.
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