Lenin Mausoleum

Lenin Mausoleum is another place on our list of the most famous mausoleums. The mausoleum containing the bones of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin is a macabre place to visit. It is a large and ornate building located in Moscow's Red Square. Lenin's real preserved corpse is on display at the Lenin Mausoleum, which is properly embalmed and maintained on a regular basis. Since Lenin's death in 1924, it has remained on display in the mausoleum.

Daily maintenance is required to moisten the features and infuse preservatives beneath the clothing. The corpse is taken every eighteen months and given a special chemical treatment. The embalmers' crew is dedicated to keeping the body in good condition and making it look as lifelike as possible.

Its design is inspired by ancient mausoleums such as the Step Pyramid and the Tomb of Cyrus. The mausoleum is open to the public for free. In the tomb, taking photographs or movies, as well as talking and smoking, are prohibited. It has long been the most popular destination for tourists visiting Russia.

Location: Moscow, Russia