New Orleans' "Cities of the Dead"

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Not the typical kind of city!

New Orleans is a place of great mystery and intrigue. It is well know for its "cities of the dead" which are full of history and architectural appeal. Besides the French Quarter and other well know places likeĀ Jackson Square, the cemeteries in New Orleans are a huge tourist attraction because of the beautiful and elaborate above ground tombs. The next time you are in New Orleans arrange to take a tour of some the beautiful "cities of the dead"!

Great Links about New Orleans Cemeteries 

New Orleans Cemetery Tours
Take a New Orleans Cemetery Tour. The above-ground New Orleans cemeteries are a fascinating result of the Latin influences that infuse New Orleans' mystical reputation.
New Orleans cemeteries--"Cities of the Dead"--History of our Above-Ground Tombs
A guide to New Orleans attractions, recommended French Quarter hotels and New Orleans tours, New Orleans restaurants, Mardi Gras LIVE, and free brochures to visitors!
Lafayette Cemetery New Orleans,LA
Coming to New Orleans? Or just interested in some of it's rich history? Learn and have
fun with some of our city's
most interesting residents! This Site documents the work of the Lafaytte Cemetery Research Project and the Friends of Lafayette Cemetery.
The Official Save Our Cemeteries Site
Founded in 1974, Save Our Cemeteries, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and protecting New Orleans' 31 historic cemeteries. Over the years, Save Our Cemeteries, Inc. has been responsible for the actual restoration of historic tombs that otherwise would have disint
Welcome to New Orleans Ghost Tour
New Orleans Ghost Tours has been voted #1 Haunted Tour and #1 Cemetery Tour by Haunted America Tours ! Step
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Orleans Parish Cemeteries
Grave Addiction cemetery page

Books about "cities of the dead" on Amazon 

Cemeteries of New Orleans: A Journey Through the Cities of the Dead

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Elysium: A Gathering of Souls : New Orleans Cemeteries

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Haunter of Ruins: The Photography of Clarence John Laughlin

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New Orleans Architecture Vol III: The Cemeteries

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New Orleans Architecture.: The Cemeteries

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Lafayette Cemetery 

Angels Here Among Us

Jenn August's haunting 2001 folk masterpiece "Angels Here Among Us". Shot at La Fayette Cemetary, New Orleans.

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Pictures of New Orleans Cemeteries 

St. Louis Cemetery #1 Downtown New Orleans by Lucid Nightmare

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New Orleans Cemeteries 

New Orleans Cemeteries

A documentary I made for my Multi-Media Video Productions class in 2005. It recieved honors in the 2005 Ozone Film Festival in Galveston, TX.

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New Orleans Cemetery Stuff on eBay 

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More about New Orleans Cemeteries on Amazon 

New Orleans Cemeteries: Life in the Cities of the Dead

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New Orleans Cemeteries

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Clasped Hands: Symbolism in New Orleans Cemeteries

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City of the Dead: A Journey Through St. Louis Cemetery

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Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans 

Greenwood Cemetery

Greenwood Cemetery New Orleans, Louisiana April, 2007 Video & Photo's by Spot & BigFD Music by Pantera - Cemetery Gates

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Hi! I have always been intrigued by the cemeteries in New Orleans and just wanted to share my fascination with them with the world!

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