The Kurfurstliches Palais was the former residence of the Archbishops and Electors of Trier from…read morethe 16th-18th centuries. The building was originally part of the Ancient Imperial Palace that was used by Constantine the Great in around AD 310. The palace is still attached to the Basilica of Constantine which also dates to (AD 310). Today the palace houses various offices of the federal government and occasionally held classical music concerts. The concerts are performed in the Grand Chamber of the rococo south wing. Entrance is not permitted into the Palace, although the attached Basilica of Constantine is open and free to the public. Although the palace is not open, you are permitted to walk about outside and into the gardens since the early 20th century. The south wing of the palace boasts Rococo architecture designed by Johannes Seiz. The palace is fundamentally pink in color with gilded gold adornments and trim. There are numerous statues by Ferdinand Tietz displaying figures of Greek mythology, cherubs, and some strikingly out of place figures mostly females. The gardens are enclosed by clipped hedges. A pebbled walkway cuts through the gardens. The gardens are most attractive during the summer when flower arrangements are in full bloom and the garden fountain is in operation. The Furfurstliches Palais is close to the Roman Imperial Baths and Stern Street will take you to Hauptmarket and Porto Nigra (an ancient Roman Gate). The Palais is a nice side attraction to your visit to Old Town Trier but not a major focal point, .and thus a 3 star rating.

Hübsches kleines Barockschloss in der Trierer Altstadt, das man leider nicht besichtigen kann…read more Freier Zugang besteht allerdings zu dem netten Schlossgarten mit Springbrunnen, Steinfiguren etc. Der "Hinterhof" des Schlosses dient auch Musik- und anderen Veranstaltungen, wie zB bei meinem Besuch. Leider verschandelten die Zelte für ein LGBTQI+ Festival den Blick auf die schöne Schlossfassade.