Juselius Mausoleum

The Juselius Mausoleum is an octagonal tomb structure with Gothic Revival architecture in Pori, built between 1901 and 1903. Its central room features a round opening that looks down onto a white Italian marble sarcophagus resting in the crypt below.

The industrialist Fritz Arthur Juselius commissioned this structure in the early 1900s as a resting place for his daughter Sigrid following her death. The building was completed during an era when wealthy families in Finland still created elaborate private tombs.

The interior walls display frescoes created by Jorma Gallen-Kallela between 1933 and 1939, following original designs by his father Akseli Gallen-Kallela. These artworks give the space a reflective quality that visitors experience directly upon entering.

The mausoleum is located within Käppärä Cemetery and welcomes visitors during the warmer months. Check ahead to confirm opening times, as access can vary depending on the season.

This is Finland's only mausoleum of its kind and incorporates Masonic symbols throughout its decorative elements. These hidden symbols subtly shape the interior and add another layer of meaning to the space.

Location: Pori

Inception: 1903

Architects: Josef Stenbäck

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Part of: Juseliuksen mausoleumi ja Käppärän hautausmaa

GPS coordinates: 61.48774,21.75945

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42