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Electoral Palace Koblenz

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In Koblenz, the Electoral Palace stands as an example of French early classicism in Southwest Germany. It was built in the late 18th century and served as the residence of the last Archbishop and Elector of Trier. Today, it houses various federal agencies.

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The construction of the Electoral Palace in Koblenz was commissioned by Clemens Wenzeslaus von Sachsen, the Archbishop and Elector of Trier, between 1777 and 1793. The construction became necessary as the previous residence, Philippsburg Palace, was no longer considered representative enough. After initial designs by the Parisian architect Pierre Michel d’Ixnard, which met with criticism, Antoine-François Peyre the Younger took over the planning and shaped the palace's current appearance. In 1786, Elector Clemens Wenzeslaus and his sister moved into the new palace.

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