Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II
Mausoleum Kaiser Ferdinand II.
A Mannerist mausoleum beside the cathedral, with St. Catherine's Church, whose interior was decorated by master architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach.
The mausoleum was built during the lifetime of Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II, with construction beginning in 1614. Its exterior blends Mannerist and early Baroque styles, and its domes and gables add rich layers to the skyline of Graz's old town. The stucco decoration and frescoes inside were designed by a young Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach, and the underground crypt holds the stone sarcophagi of the emperor and his family. Admission is about 8 euros. Opening hours are limited and may be shorter in winter.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–16:00 (seasonal hours)
Nearby sights
- Graz Cathedral
- Grazer Burg & Double Spiral Staircase
- Glockenspielplatz
- Stadtpark
- Styrian Armoury (Landeszeughaus)
- Graz Opera
- Landhaus Courtyard
- Hauptplatz