Palais du Rhin, Neo-renaissance palace in Place de la République, Strasbourg, France
The Palais du Rhin stands with a quadrilateral structure featuring a central dome, grand facades, and extensive gardens behind the main building.
The palace, completed in 1888 under architect Hermann Eggert, served as the imperial residence for Kaiser Wilhelm II during his visits to Alsace-Lorraine.
The palace houses the Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs and the Central Commission for Navigation on the Rhine, merging administrative functions with heritage.
Visitors can explore the palace exterior and gardens year-round, while interior access requires advance registration for scheduled guided tours.
The construction of this monumental building required three million German gold marks, incorporating gas lighting before switching to electricity in 1902.
Location: Strasbourg
Architects: Hermann Eggert
Official opening: 1888
Address: 9 rue du Général-Frère, 67073 Strasbourg
GPS coordinates: 48.58778,7.75250
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
Strasbourg offers numerous photographic opportunities beyond its main attractions. The city presents a collection of historic timber-framed houses, medieval bridges, hidden courtyards and notable architectural monuments from various periods. From the hieroglyph-adorned Maison Égyptienne to the neoclassical University Palace, from ancient defensive structures to Art Nouveau villas, these sites reveal authentic aspects of Strasbourg's heritage. In the tanners' quarter, the Maison des Tanneurs documents the medieval craft tradition, while the Cour du Corbeau, with its multi-story wooden galleries, represents one of the city's oldest preserved inns. Rue du Jeu-des-Enfants leads through a quiet collection of historic residences, and Place de la République demonstrates the late 19th-century Prussian urban planning. The Barrage Vauban, a 17th-century defensive installation, provides wide views over the Ill River and the Ponts Couverts from its rooftop terrace. Away from the tourist crowds, additional photogenic locations include the vaulted cellars of the Cave des Hospices Civils, where wine has been stored for centuries, the Art Nouveau architecture along Allée de la Robertsau, and the neoclassical facade of the Lycée des Pontonniers. Place Saint-Étienne and Place Saint-Thomas show everyday city life in historic settings. These locations enable photographs that go beyond typical postcard views and provide a nuanced perspective on Strasbourg's architectural diversity.
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