Mausoleum of Prince Ernst

The Mausoleum of Prince Ernst features a heptagonal structure with a dome, four walls containing Latin inscriptions, and elaborate bronze sculptures throughout the interior.

Built between 1620 and 1627, the mausoleum served as the burial site for members of the House of Schaumburg and House of Schaumburg-Lippe until 1915.

The central monument displays a cenotaph of Prince Ernst with four Roman guards and a figure of Christ, representing both royal burial and religious symbolism.

Visitors can examine fourteen musician angels painted on the dome's interior while learning about Renaissance architectural elements and bronze craftsmanship techniques.

The structure contains thirteen bronze sculptures and six bronze reliefs created by Dutch artist Adriaen de Vries, all maintaining their original positioning since installation.

Location: Stadthagen

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 52.32333,9.20722

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19