Grand Ducal Burial Vault
Grand Ducal Burial Vault, Mausoleum in Peter and Paul Fortress, Saint Petersburg, Russia
The two-story stone building features neo-Byzantine architecture with mosaics on the facades and connects to Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral through an indoor passage.
The mausoleum opened in 1908 to house non-ruling Romanov family members, with thirteen imperial relatives buried there between 1908 and 1916.
The internal decoration includes religious elements, marble walls, and reconstructed stained glass windows depicting the resurrected Christ based on original drawings.
The Grand Ducal Burial Vault remains open to visitors as part of the State Museum of Saint Petersburg History, offering regular guided tours.
The iron fence surrounding the western facade mirrors the design of the Summer Garden railings, created by architect Leonty Benois between 1904 and 1906.
Location: Petrogradsky District
Inception: 1908
Part of: Peter and Paul Fortress
GPS coordinates: 59.95062,30.31736
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
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