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"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.
Zygmunt BorowskiZygmunt Borowski
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Open space no entrance fee. Just next to all 5 to 6 stars hotels;facing the lakes. Worst fearful encounter visiting here. Beware of anyone approach you to take picture as an excuse and comes 2 men who imposed to be police(without uniform),show u a fake identity,sound convincing that they want to protect tourist of FAKE money exchange and literally ransacked your bag and seems they will confiscate(take away) big notes claiming fake cannot use. Target female victims especially. If you are alone,snap picture n go.Dont stay too long. Be safe and alert..Call Police 117.
Violet ChanViolet Chan
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There I is a big history behind the 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.
CSJ BMCSJ BM
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Stumbled upon the monument as I was walking along the lake side. The ornate building got my attention so I had to cross the street to get a closer look. It looked like there was a coffin in the mid layer of the structure. There were also quite a few water features around (but they were all off at the time). It was a really interesting stop especially if you enjoy elaborate carvings.
Benedict UyBenedict Uy
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Карл II Фридрих Август Вильгельм Брауншвейгский (нем. Karl II von Braunschweig; 30 октября 1804, Брауншвейг — 18 августа 1873, Женева) — второй герцог Брауншвейгский и герцог Олесницкий (Эльс) (1815—1830). Родился в Брауншвейге, столице княжества Брауншвейг-Вольфенбюттель. Старший сын герцога Фридриха Вильгельма Брауншвейг-Люнебургского (1771—1815) и принцессы Марии Баденской (1782—1808). В возрасте 19 лет, 30 октября 1823 года взял на себя управление герцогством Брауншвейг. В 1830 бежал из своей столицы, а его дворец был полностью сожжён из-за коррупции и ошибок его администрации. Последние годы Карл Брауншвейгский провёл за пределами Германии, в основном, в Париже и Лондоне. После начала Франко-прусской войны (1870) Карл Брауншвейгский переехал в Женеву, где и умер в возрасте 68 лет в отеле Beau Rivage в 1873 году. Он оставил большое состояние городу Женева, который, по его просьбе, построил Брауншвейгский мавзолей в его память. Карл не был женат и не имел детей. На момент посещения, октябрь 2024 года, возле мавзолея проводились ремонтные работы, не позволяющие близко подойти к монументу.
Nataliia HoncharovaNataliia Honcharova
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The level of detail in the center piece is mind blowing to put it short. Seeing it in real life will blow you away. The nature surrounding the monument adds to the beauty factor of it. The history of the monument makes standing there and seeing it extremely memorable. In front of the monument you have lake Geneva and the fountain, making the scenery breathtaking.
Abdallah AhmedAbdallah Ahmed
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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.
attractions: Jardin Anglais, The Geneva Water Fountain, MANOR Genève, The Flower Clock, St Pierre Cathedral, Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva, Reformation Wall - Paul Landowski, Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva, Place du Bourg-de-Four, MIGROS, restaurants: Kiosque des Bastions, Indian Plaza, Parfums de Beyrouth, Auberge de Savièse, Pizzeria Ristorante Molino Molard, White Rabbit - Brunch & Co, Restaurant Les Armures, Café de Paris - Chez Boubier, Brasserie Lipp, Le Relais de l'Entrecôte
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