The Most-Photographed Cathedral In The Country Is Right Here In New Orleans

When you come to New Orleans, there’s a lot you need to see. Luckily, most of it is within a few miles radius and the city is pretty easy to navigate, making your time here spent on seeing the sights instead of spending long days in the car driving around. Naturally, everyone wants to see the French Quarter and learn the history of New Orleans’ oldest neighborhood, and right in the heart of the Quarter lies one of the most photographed cathedrals in the country, and that’s the St. Louis Cathedral.

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You’ve probably seen this iconic shot once or twice in your life, and there’s a good reason.

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But just wait till you get a closer look.

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A beautiful blend of Renaissance, Gothic Revival, and Spanish Colonial architecture that will simply blow you away.

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The original Cathedral was burned during the great fire of 1788 and was rebuilt in the 1850s, which is what stands today.

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The ceilings, the stained glass, the ornate arches…. It’s all such an incredible sight to see.

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And we're lucky enough to call it our own.

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The tours are self guided, but you might be able to get an impromptu tour from one of their knowledgeable volunteers, if available.

Do you agree that St. Louis Cathedral is the most photographed cathedral in the country? Have you ever visited the cathedral? Let us know in the comments below!