Goblet d'Alviella Mausoleum
Goblet d'Alviella Mausoleum, Heritage mausoleum in Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium.
Description
The Goblet d'Alviella Mausoleum is a four-sided burial structure in Court-Saint-Étienne featuring two clearly different levels and prominent columns. The building has a terraced roof topped by a dome that defines its overall shape.
History
The burial structure was commissioned in 1885 by Eugène Goblet d'Alviella and designed by architect Adolphe Samyn. It gained protected heritage status in 1988.
Culture
The building brings together religious symbols from different traditions and displays philosophical inscriptions reflecting the open-minded beliefs of the person who commissioned it. This mixing of world views is uncommon in the burial structures you find in this region.
Practical
The mausoleum is located on the cemetery grounds of Court-Saint-Étienne and can be easily reached by marked pathways. Visitors can walk around the burial structure and view its architectural details from multiple angles.
Did you know?
The building draws inspiration from Indian tomb architecture, which sets it apart from traditional European burial structures of the 1800s. This unexpected choice of style makes it a rare example of architectural curiosity in the area.
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