Throughout history, the wealth and privilege that came with being a member of a European royal family afforded a luxurious lifestyle most others could only dream of. But similarly,
death, as in life, also brought with it lavishness and excess by way of a burial truly fit for a king or queen. Monarchs and emperors of old were honored with monumental tombs, ornate and embellished final resting places that reflected their status as absolute rulers of nations and peoples. Today, these showpiece sepulchers are as much tourist attractions as memorials to the mighty. But where can you admire the most sumptuous and ostentatious royal grave sites?
Click through and tour the tombs.