Electoral Palace, Baroque palace in Bonn, Germany
The Electoral Palace features a symmetrical design with two long wings, corner pavilions, and a central courtyard surrounded by arcaded galleries.
After its destruction during the 1689 siege of Bonn, Joseph Clemens commissioned architects Enrico Zuccalli and Robert de Cotte to rebuild the palace.
The palace hosts the annual International Silent Film Festival in August, drawing over 20,000 visitors to its arcaded courtyard.
The Electoral Palace now serves as the main building of the University of Bonn, housing departments of humanities and theological faculties.
The Koblenz Gate contains a meeting room and archives of the Order of Saint Michael, with sculptures representing four virtues above double columns.
Location: Bonn
Architects: Enrico Zuccalli, Robert de Cotte
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Elevation above the sea: 60.5 m
GPS coordinates: 50.73370,7.10269
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:58
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