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Look closely at the historic balconies and in New Orleans, and you may spot the sharp iron points known as Romeo spikes. According to local legend, they were installed to stop young “Romeos” from climbing the columns at night to visit their “Juliets.” These unusual spikes remain one of the French Quarter’s most fascinating architectural details. #RomeoSpikes #NewOrleansHistory #FrenchQuarter #LouisianaHistory #NewOrleans