Emperor Maximilian Memorial Chapel, Memorial chapel at Cerro de las Campanas, Querétaro, Mexico
The Emperor Maximilian Memorial Chapel sits atop Cerro de las Campanas and displays neoclassical design with stone walls and religious elements throughout. The altar was handcrafted by artisans from Querétaro's School of Arts and Crafts.
Austrian Emperor Maximilian I faced execution here on June 19, 1867, after republican forces under Benito Juárez captured him during their campaign. This event ended foreign monarchy in Mexico and strengthened republican rule.
The chapel marks a place where Mexicans see the clash between foreign rule and their fight for self-determination reflected in stone. Visitors feel this emotional weight when standing before the simple memorial.
The chapel sits within Cerro de las Campanas National Park and opens daily to visitors, with parking available nearby. Information panels at the site explain the history and meaning of this memorial location.
Three original stone columns mark the exact spots where the emperor and his two generals faced the firing squad. These simple stones today form the most moving part of the memorial.
GPS coordinates: 20.59313,-100.40958
Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:54
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