Brunswick Monument
Geneva, Switzerland
Brunswick Monument
The Brunswick Monument is a mausoleum built in 1879 in the Jardin des Alpes in Geneva, Switzerland to commemorate the life of Charles II, Duke of Brunswick (1804–1873). He bequeathed his fortune to the city of Geneva in exchange for a monument to be built in his name, specifying that it be a replica of the Scaliger Tombs in Verona, Italy. The Grand Théâtre de Genève, opened in 1879, was built with the legacy.
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Opening times
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Guests' reviews
Interesting monument, no information at it though. Looks like there is a crypt or tomb in it, so it's not your typical monument.
Nice little square right on the water, with an amazing little restaurant/café! Great for a quick break while taking in the sights of Geneva and the Jet d'eau!
Nice place around the monument to seat and have a look of the lake.
A lovely place to visit. It has a nice park attached and is very close to the lake.
Beautiful work as you walk around the lake.
It was good. Plenty of open space. I saw a lot of people having picnics. Definitely a must to see when you're in Switzerland. Especially when you're in Geneva. You can see the fountain right across the lake. The View Around The Lake it's definitely a must-see. There's a small quaint Cafe / restaurant and it's very Charming.
"Brunswick Monument" to mauzoleum o wysokości 21 m, zbudowane w 1879 roku w stylu neogotyckim, dla upamiętnienia Karola II, księcia Brunszwiku. Książę będąc na wygnaniu od 1830 roku, przebywając między innymi w Paryżu, dorobił się ogromnej fortuny. Następnie przeniósł się do Genewy, gdzie w 1871 roku książę podarował cały swój majątek miastu Genewa. Warunkiem było jednak pochowanie jego ciała w specjalnie zbudowanym mauzoleum. Miało być nad ziemią, na wzór grobowców Scaligeri w Weronie z widokiem na Jezioro Genewskie. Pozostała część fortuny została przekazana na na potrzeby miasta Genewa. W rok po ukończeniu pomnika powstały pierwsze szkody, spowodowane przez dwa trzęsienia ziemi i szczególnie surową zimę. Zostały one usunięte w 1883 roku.- - The Brunswick Monument is a mausoleum with a height of 21 m, built in 1879 in the neo-Gothic style, to commemorate Charles II, the Duke of Brunswick. The prince, being in exile from 1830, staying among others in Paris, made a huge fortune. He then moved to Geneva, where in 1871 the prince gave his entire fortune to the city of Geneva. The condition, however, was to bury his body in a specially constructed mausoleum. It was supposed to be above the ground, like the Scaligeri tombs in Verona with a view of Lake Geneva. The rest of the fortune was transferred for the needs of the city of Geneva. A year after the monument was completed, the first damage was caused by two earthquakes and especially severe winter. They were removed in 1883.
Must visit. Great views over lake. Enjoy a drink in the Cottage Cafe...
I loved the place. It’s good for a quick break while exploring the city. Worth taking a look!
A landmark of Geneva at Paquis. Nice to get there and return crossing lake Leman on taxi boat. 1 hour public transportation 2.70 CHF
