The mausoleum can only be visited with a guided tour in German and Italian; please arrive punctually at 9:30 AM!
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Schenna
Schenna
The mausoleum was built between 1860 and 1869 according to the plans of the Vienna architect professor Moritz Wappler, as a burial place for Archduke Johann of Austria and his family. The church is situated on an artificial terrace at the western edge of the church hill and is one of the earliest and without doubt the most successful sacred building in the Neo-Gothic style. The building was constructed of red sandstone and granite from the Ifinger region. In the underground crypt chapel with its heavy ribbed vaults, there is the marble sarcophagus of Archduke Johann and his wife.
Opening times
Closed today
Open Jun 15, 2026 through Oct 30, 2026 from Tue and Thu 09:00–09:30
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Open Oct 31, 2026 through Mar 22, 2027.
Open Mar 23, 2027 through Oct 28, 2027 from Tue and Thu 09:30–10:00
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Schenna
Schenna
Directions
From Merano direction Scena/Schenna center.
Coordinates
DD
46.689900, 11.185700
DMS
46°41'23.6"N 11°11'08.5"E
UTM
32T 667125 5173024
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