Peer through the stately arched entrance of Metairie Cemetery in Louisiana, this evocative vintage postcard, and you'll glimpse the marble vaults that have earned this sacred ground a reputation as the most beautiful cemetery in America. Established in 1870 on the former site of the Metairie Race Course, this cemetery is a stunning example of New Orleans’ unique relationship with memory, architecture, and artistry.
The cemetery holds a cross-section of New Orleans’ rich and storied past from Civil War generals to jazz musicians and mayors. Its elaborate vaults and serene landscaping reflect the city’s love of pageantry and reverence for its dead.
