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Rococo Kurfürsteliche Palais
Kaiserthermen (Imperial Baths), Trier, Germany (cc)
Rococo Kurfürsteliche Palais
The magnificent Rococo Kurfürsteliche Palais (Electoral Palace) is located adjacent to the Basilika. The north and east wings of the palace are the older parts and date from 1615, but the south wing, which was remodeled in 1756 by Johannes Seiz with sculptures crafted by Ferdinand Tietz, is the real highlight. Unfortunately, the Palace is used as administrative offices and not generally open to the public. The exterior of the south wing can be admired from the lovely Baroque palace gardens. Admission is free.
Kaiserthermen
At the edge of the Baroque garden is the Kaiserthermen (Imperial Baths), which were constructed 1,600 years ago as one of the largest such complexes in the civilized world. It is possible to descend into the subterranean labyrinth of the engineering feat that provided the hot water for one of the major social rituals of Roman life. The original hot water bath was large enough for its remains to be used for opera and theater performances, with seats for 650 spectators. Cold water was heated in six boiler rooms, of which four are still distinguishable, to 40°C/104°F. A hollow floor system was used to heat the entire complex.
Last updated June 30, 2011
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