Altes Mausoleum, Neoclassical mausoleum in Rosenhöhe Park, Darmstadt, Germany.
The Altes Mausoleum features a central building with a triangular pediment, columned portal, and two symmetrical side wings connected by colonnades.
Built in 1826 by architect Georg Moller, this mausoleum initially served as the resting place for Princess Elisabeth, who died at age five.
The marble sarcophagus inside contains a life-sized sculpture by Christian Daniel Rauch depicting Princess Elisabeth in eternal sleep.
Visitors can explore the mausoleum grounds during park hours and learn about the twelve members of the House of Hesse buried within.
The inscription 'IN SPEM AETERNI CONSORTII' on the pediment translates to 'In Hope of Eternal Community' in Latin.
Location: Darmstadt
Architects: Georg Moller
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 49.87744,8.67927
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
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