This seems like an odd description for any living city, especially one with such a vibrant night life and cultural heritage. The name comes from many extensive vaults buried in the city, along with it's bloody history. Many 'Ghost Tours' have sprung up amongst the city that recount this interesting past, show the tortue museums and take tourists into the vaults.
Embracing this facet of a city can be deemed morbid and of bad taste, but that is not the case. As previously discussed in many entries to this collection of writings, a city's present is intrinsically linked to it's past and future. The past is certainly preserved here and while many people have embellished the stories and myths, the core of the darker sides of it's past are retained. It is refreshing to find a group of citizens who engage with all these facets of their history.
More than this, the current virtues of the city are exemplified by these tours. Walking through one of the many graveyards in the dead of night gives a real impression of past atrocity that by itself highlights a contrast to the contemporary city. One can hope that by recording these grusome memories of the past they will not be repeated.
This world would be in better shape if more cities embraced their past in order to create a better future.
-The English Student
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