Brunswick Monument, Marble mausoleum in Jardin des Alpes, Switzerland.
The Brunswick Monument features white marble across three levels, with a hexagonal canopy protecting a sarcophagus containing the duke's remains.
Charles II of Brunswick bequeathed his fortune to Geneva in 1873, requiring the city to construct this monument as a replica of Verona's Scaliger Tombs.
The monument displays six marble statues representing ancestors of the House of Guelph, alongside marble lions and chimeras guarding the structure.
Located on Quai du Mont-Blanc, the mausoleum stands on a platform measuring 65 meters in length and 25 meters in width.
The original bronze equestrian statue at the spire's top moved to an adjacent plinth in 1883 due to earthquake damage.
Location: Geneva
Inception: 1879
Architects: Jean Franel
Made from material: marble
Part of: list of cultural properties in Geneva / Cité-centre
Address: Quai du Mont-Blanc
GPS coordinates: 46.20847,6.14894
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
These burial sites document the history of European noble families. The structures range from large mausoleums to simple monuments. The architecture displays various styles from ancient Rome to modern times.
Geneva offers a diverse heritage combining history, science, and nature on the shores of Lake Geneva. The city houses institutions such as the Palace of Nations and CERN, religious buildings like Saint Pierre Cathedral where Calvin preached, as well as cultural spaces like the Patek Philippe Museum dedicated to Swiss watchmaking. The Jet d'Eau, an emblematic fountain shooting water 140 meters high, marks the lake landscape. Visitors also explore the collections at the Natural History Museum, walk through botanical gardens housing alpine and tropical plants, or visit Maison Tavel, the oldest medieval house in the city. The Bains des Pâquis offer swimming and relaxation by the lake with views of Mont Blanc. This concentration of historic, scientific, and natural sites makes Geneva a comprehensive destination for discovering the Swiss Romand heritage.
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