A Preview
"You're standing at one of the Cities of the Dead — that's what they call the cemeteries in New Orleans — and once you understand how they work, you'll understand why. There are roughly seven thousand people buried in this one city block. Some estimates put it closer to ten thousand. The math doesn't seem possible until you learn the system. In New Orleans, tombs get reused."
Hear the full story in the app — narrated and timed to play right where you're standing.
The Reveal
This stop is part of the tour’s larger story. An optional reveal at the end lets you revisit which details stayed perfectly honest and which got a little extra help.
Hear the full story at Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
This is just one of 9 stops on the Mansions, Money & Magnolias tour. Download the app, put in your headphones, and experience it for real.
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