Electoral Palace — Attraction in Trier

On the banks of the Moselle river lies Trier Germany's oldest city. Trier city is in the north of Alps. It was founded as a Roman colony in 17 BC, by emperor Augustus. Trier became the favored residence of several Roman emperors and was even called Roma Secunda, the second Rome. Now Trier is UNESCO world heritage site. The main attractions include the Ports Nigra, Barbara baths, Imperial baths, Amphitheater, The Basilica of Constantine, The Roman bridge etc.

Electoral Palace

Next to the Basilica stands the 17th century 'Kurfurstliches Palais' or the Electoral Palace. Built in the German renaissance style as a residence of the archbishop-electors, the towns governors. Adjacent to this is the...

Nicely coloured palace with beautiful rococo façade surrounded by joyful and nice gardens full of sculptures.

Its a great place to relax and reflect after a long day touring Trier. The palace's vibrant pink color and its rich rococo façade are simply stunning, making them perfect background for wedding photography. Apparently visitors can access the interiors by booking a tour, however I did not have time to do that, I did rather take a stroll around in beautifully maintained and manicured gardens with ponds and fountains.

There is a café located in the middle of the gardens and at the south corner an entrance to the Kaiserthermen can be found.

Visited...

A beautiful picturesque building right next to the basilica. The exterior is Rocco style with marvellous gold decorations which shines bright during a good sunny day and beautifully carved sculptures. There is a beautiful lush green lawn and huge garden in the palace premises. We did not go inside, but it was good to admire the beauty by taking a nice walk in the gardens which provided different views of the palace. The visit to the gardens is free and it is a nice way to walk to Kaiserthermen if you are interested in visiting the remains of...