Ducal Mausoleum

The Ducal Mausoleum is a burial monument in Glockenberg Cemetery featuring Neo-Gothic design with intricate stonework and carved decorative elements. The structure displays craftsmanship typical of 19th-century funerary architecture, with ornamental details covering its exterior.

Construction began in 1853 under Ernst II, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, with financial backing from Belgian and British royal families. The project reflected the international relationships the family had built through marriages with other European ruling houses.

This burial place reflects the importance the Saxe-Coburg family placed on displaying their power and international connections through a monumental structure. The presence of relatives from different European courts shows how closely intertwined the dynasty was with other ruling families.

The mausoleum sits within a public cemetery that is open to visitors during standard hours. Visitors can walk through the grounds to view both the monument and the surrounding burial areas at their own pace.

The tomb holds Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna, daughter of Russian Tsar Alexander II, who married a British prince. Her burial here demonstrates just how closely the major European courts were connected through family ties.