The mausoleum once served as a burial ground for the Dukes of Anhalt. It was built in the years 1894/98 according to plans by Franz Schwechten. Today the building is surrounded by a zoological garden. Together with the neighbouring Georgium, it forms a recreational area for the citizens of Dessau-Roßlau. [German]
Sources / More info
- Dessau Zoo (Wikipedia)
- Dessau Zoo (Website)