Wandering Through New Orleans

New Orleans feels like a place frozen in time 🕰️. Founded by the French in 1718, it’s 58 years older than the United States itself—talk about a deep history! The city’s architecture blends French, Spanish, Caribbean, and Southern American styles 🏰, making it a backdrop for countless classic movies and TV shows 🎬. Staying in the French Quarter is highly recommended: By day, catch street performers at Jackson Square 🎭, savor fragrant French beignets with a cup of coffee ☕, or step into a mysterious voodoo shop to uncover local legends 🕯️. As dusk falls, jazz melodies drift down from old iron balconies 🎷, and lamplight casts dappled shadows. Vampire tales wrap every alley in a misty, storybook aura 🧛♂️. Here, reality and legend weave together—creating a magic that’s uniquely New Orleans ✨. ✨ Must-Visit Legendary Landmarks: Café du Monde: A legendary coffee shop established in 1862 ☕. The aroma of French beignets fills the air 24/7—pair them with their signature café au lait, you won’t regret it! It was also a filming location for the movie Now You See Me 🎥. LaLaurie Mansion: New Orleans’ famous "haunted house" 👻. Behind its elegant facade lie dark tales of slave abuse and ghost sightings. It gained even more fame after being adapted as a key setting in American Horror Story: Coven 📺. St. Louis Cathedral: An iconic landmark in the French Quarter ⛪. One of the oldest active Catholic cathedrals in the world, it was partially destroyed in the 1788 fire and later rebuilt to its current form. You might recognize it from the movie Interview with the Vampire 🧛. Address: French Quarter, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA Camera: Mamiya 7ii & Eos-3 📸 Film: Kodak Ultramax 400 🎞️ #NewOrleansTravel #FrenchQuarter #100WaysToTravel #AmericanHorrorStory #NowYouSeeMe #TravelInfluencerSupport #FilmPhotography #TravelEditorial #InDepthTravelGuide