Electoral Palace Koblenz

The Electoral Palace in Koblenz is a Neoclassical building sitting beside the Rhine with a broad main block flanked by two curved wings. Eight thick columns frame the central entrance, creating a formal and imposing front.

Construction took place from 1777 to 1793 under the direction of French architects for the last Archbishop-Elector of Trier. Its completion came just before the region faced dramatic changes following the French Revolution.

The palace served as the residence of the Archbishop-Elector of Trier, embodying his power and influence over the region. Its grandeur reflected the importance of religious authority in 18th-century German territories.

The building sits in downtown Koblenz and is now a government office, so you cannot go inside on regular days. The best way to see it is by walking along the nearby riverbank paths where you get a clear view of the front and sides.

Beneath the palace grounds lie remains of a Roman craftsmen's workshop settlement discovered through excavation work. This archaeological find shows that the riverbank here was already a busy place thousands of years before the building was constructed.

Location: Koblenz

Architects: Pierre-Michel d'Ixnard, Antoine-François Peyre

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Address: Neustadt , 56068 Koblenz

GPS coordinates: 50.35560,7.60222

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:08