Monument Brunswick is a historical monument situated in Geneva. The monument represents the rich tradition of architecture in Geneva. Monument Brunswick was erected on the right side of the Geneva Lake nearby the Alps. It was built in the memory of the Duke of Brunswick, Charles II. The Duke of Brunswick decided to live in Geneva for the final three years of his life.
History of the Monument
The monument, which was constructed to commemorate the death of Charles II, was placed under the supervision of Geneva government, after his death in the year 1873. The Duke was born in 1804 and was dethroned and exiled from the country in 1830. He arrived at Geneva and decided to spend the rest of his life there. According to the will of the Duke, the government could shoulder the responsibility regarding the monument only on one condition. The Duke wanted to be buried in a region where a mausoleum could be constructed.
Charles II, a connoisseur of art and music, was smitten by the beauty of the Scaligeri family Mausoleum. He wanted his people to build a mausoleum that would resemble the same, which was built in the 14th century. A mausoleum was, therefore, constructed by the most efficient artists of the time and Charles II was buried inside it.
The monument which is the realization of the dream of Charles II, the Duke of Brunswick, stands tall on one of the most beautiful locations of the country of Geneva. It attracts thousands of tourists' everyday.
