Mausoleum of Ferdinand II in Graz

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Mausoleum of Ferdinand II in Graz

Visitors to the Austrian city of Graz often mention the Italian vibes they experienced in the streets. One reason for this perception is probably the mausoleum of Ferdinand II. The architect of this building was the Italian Giovanni Pietro de Pomis.

Mausoleum of Friedrich II in Graz

The burial-place of Emperor Ferdinand II in Graz is a combination of a mausoleum (the dome on the right side in the pic) and a church named Katharinenkirche. The construction of the building took several decades and was finished by the Baroque architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach.

Sources / More info

  • Link Description of the Mausoleum by the Tourism Office [ENG]
  • Link Description of the Mausoleum on Wikipedia [DEU]
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