The family tomb of the Habsburg dynasty, erected in the 17th century on the site of religious buildings. The mausoleum was designed by the Italian D.P. de Pomis, therefore the building has some features of Florentine architecture. Subsequently, under Leopold I, the grandson of Ferdinand II, the complex was finally completed. The emperor himself and his mother Maria of Bavaria are buried in the crypt.
Address:
Burggasse 3, Graz
Phone:
+43 316 8041890
Comment
05.09.23
Henri
Impressive. Very beautifull, great paintings of the ceilings.
26.08.23
Daniel
Beautiful paintings on the ceilings. Worth a short visit if you’re nearby!
04.08.23
Edgard
Impressive and beautiful. One of the altars is particularly stunning with its different colors of marble columns.
06.07.23
Andrea
It is definitely one of the most beautiful monuments of the city that it is really worth visiting! It is really a pity that it has strict opening times. When I went there, I couldn't enter indeed!
17.06.23
Michalina
Amazing and beautiful place. If you are in Graz You have to come here and see incredible architecture.
15.02.23
berke
Both the mausoleum and the cathedral are Spectacular structures. The stairway is a popular photography destination for tourists. If you like historical/baroque buildings, you will love this place
20.08.22
Klaus
Entrance is free to enjoy this splendid piece of baroque architecture forming a unique ensemble with the adjacent church. Seems to have been recently revamped because it shows no signs of age and some features are modern like the entrance door. The m.. Read more »urals are breathtakingly beautiful
08.05.22
Riccardo
Unfortunately we arrive at this place a little late so we missed the tour of the inside. Anyway the building just from the outside id worth a visit.
27.01.22
David
Nice building, unfortunately the place was closed (it is closed during winter, from January to March).
28.08.21
Murat
Very different experience for me .. Sarcophagus and the well-like crypt were extremely interesting. Murals in the ceiling are glorious...
20.04.21
marina
It is actually a small church as well as a mausoleum. The church has 2 impressive altars. Then you go down into the crypt. It does not take a long time but is well worth a visit. Do not forget to go up in the tower and do not get scared when the bell.. Read more »s start ringing! The eur6 entrance fee might be high for a short visit but there is a guide book included.
18.09.20
Nebojsa
Really great and historical place, it really represents Austro-Hungarian monarchy and theirs power back then. Visitor can see old flags on the ceiling that represent Austria and minor states in their empire. Mausoleum is story for itself in the same .. Read more »time is cool and scary place to be, but I loved this place my recommendations to visit it.
14.08.20
Asiyah
The burial-place of Emperor Ferdinand II is a combination of mausoleum (the cupola at the right side) and a church named Katharinenkirche. Wery beautiful. It is monumental sacral and representative building from the 17th century. The mausoleum is the.. Read more » impressive tomb of Emperor Ferdinand II and is part of the so-called Stadtkrone. The magnificent Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II is undoubtedly Graz's most unusual building. It brings together with great harmony the mannerist character of the Austrian Baroque and the theatrical splendor of the great churches of Rome. Built under the direction of Giovanni Pietro de Pomis, the building shows strong Italian influences on the building.
More or less we know the historical importance of Emperor Ferdinand II. He was a member of the Habsburg family , was Holy Roman Emperor , King of Bohemia and King of Hungary. He was the son of Archduke Charles II of Inner Austria, and Maria of Bavaria. That is why the size of his crypt is seen, it is enormous. The high altar is a early work of J. B. Fischer von Erlach, made from 1695 to 1697. Valuable are amazing ceiling's paintings. It is exceptionally beautiful and attractive. It is certainly worth visiting.
12.10.19
Влатко
Nice place. Visit the room on the right side too.
27.08.19
Jesús
It's nice outside but not open on Sunday
06.03.19
thvs86
The Imperial resting place. Worth seeing at least from outside. Closes at 17:00 usually.
15.12.18
Steven
Certainly on of my most favorite buildings in Graz. An imperial place of rest next to the Dom. Turquoise domes stand out against the blue sky above the Mausoleum and, together with the Dom and Katharinenkirche church, define one of the city’s m.. Read more »agnificent views. You could almost have been whisked away to the lands to the south, given how this ensemble enchants any visitor with more than just a hint of Florentine flair. Here in Graz, Emperor Ferdinand II had his court artist Giovanni Pietro de Pomis lay out the impressive tomb.
14.09.18
Sascha
Nice view over the city and impressive paintings but 6€ is overpriced.
13.03.18
Vincent
Unfortunately was only open on a Tuesday and Saturday when we visited at the end of March. Impressive building even from the outside only. The Cathedral next door is fabulous.
4.8 / 65
