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Electoral Palace

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Admire the Electoral Palace on the banks of the Rhine–once the residence of the Electors of Trier and an outstanding example of classical architecture. The extensive palace grounds invite you to stroll and linger.

Please note: The Electoral Palace will remain closed to visitors until BUGA 2029 due to extensive renovation work.

The Second World War had severely pressed the Electoral Palace of Koblenz: in 1944, the estate constructed from 1777 onwards burned down completely. While the main building was reconstructed in 1950/51 to be entirely identical on the outside, the side wings underwent a major transformation. Nevertheless, as one of the last royal palaces built in Germany shortly before the French Revolution, the ensemble, which characterises the cityscape of Koblenz up to today, has major significance. Its history is eventful: alone in the thirty years after being built, the palace had three owners. After the flight of the Electors from the approaching army of the French Revolution in 1794, first the French and then the Prussians moved in. The classical building thereby also stands for an exceedingly changing history of use, where today it is an important site for events.

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Monday00:00–24:00
Tuesday00:00–24:00
Wednesday00:00–24:00
Thursday00:00–24:00
Friday00:00–24:00
Saturday00:00–24:00
Sunday00:00–24:00
The Electoral Palace is currently undergoing extensive renovation and preparation for the Federal Garden Show 2029 (BUGA). The renovation is divided into two construction phases, with the first phase expected to be completed by 2028 and the work paused in 2029 during the BUGA. As a result, only a portion of the palace park is accessible.

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50.355647, 7.600822
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50°21'20.3"N 7°36'03.0"E
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32U 400468 5579110
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