New Orleans is just one of those cities. The kind where every type of visitor finds something to love, and all make plans to return before they’ve even reached the airport. I recently spent a weekend there, and New Orleans definitely worked its voodoo on me.
One of the city’s signature characteristics is its architecture. New Orleans conjures up images of colorful buildings with lacy iron railings and sprawling estates. The influence of both French and Spanish rule in Nola’s early days echoes in the aesthetic. Rather than try to document all its gorgeous architecture, I decided to highlight New Orleans design through one element – doors.
The following photos were mostly taken in the French Quarter and the Garden District. The French Quarter is the Oldest Neighborhood in New Orleans. Also known as Vieux Carré, or “Old Square,” the Quarter is dripping in European colonial charm and cast iron balconies. The Garden District is known for its opulent, Greek Revival and Italianate homes and their lush gardens. It’s no wonder that the likes of Anne Rice, Sandra Bullock and Nicholas Cage call it home.
I hope you enjoy this peek into the Crescent City and fall under its spell as I did!
Jessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010 to inspire curious travelers by highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems in Chicago and beyond. She is the author of ‘Secret Chicago’ and ‘Chicago Scavenger.’ Jessica has visited 20+ countries and 30+ U.S. states. She has more than 16 years of experience as a marketing strategist and works as a freelance writer and photographer.
