Luisentempel Neustrelitz

Northern Germany


Somewhat incongruous but with good views from the vicinity, this Greek-style temple, built in 1891, houses the tomb of Queen Louise of Prussia; among her other royal titles, she was Princess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.


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