Electoral Palace Koblenz, Neoclassical palace at Rhine River, Koblenz, Germany.
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.
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