What is the most famous cemetery in New Orleans? St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is the most famous cemetery in the city. In part, this is because of the numerous important figures buried here.

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is the oldest and most famous New Orleans cemetery, and St. Louis Cemetery No. 2 is the final resting place for several famous musicians and historical figures.

Nicolas Cage made quite a morbid stop while in New Orleans on Tuesday. The actor was spotted visiting the cemetery where his nine-foot tomb was built, all while holding hands with a new mystery woman.