Sepulchral chapel in Karlsruhe

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Gargoyle at a chapel in Karlsruhe, Germany

The Sepulchral Chapel (Großherzogliche Grabkapelle Karlsruhe) was commissioned by Grand Duke Friedrich I of Baden and his wife, Luise of Prussia. Five of seven Grand Dukes of Baden found their last rest in this chapel.

Sepulchral chapel in Karlsruhe

While visiting the chapel in the intriguing setting of Hardtwald forest, I was impressed by its solitude. This depicted gargoyle reminded me of a scene from the movie Alien.

Sources / More info

  • Link Website of the Sepulchral Chapel with opening hours [ENG]