The Electoral Palace in Mainz is an important architectural landmark with a long and eventful history closely linked to the archbishops and prince-electors of Mainz. It is considered one of the finest Renaissance buildings in Europe. Construction of the original residence, the Martinsburg, began as early as the 15th century. After being largely destroyed during the Second World War, the palace was rebuilt in the 1950s. While the exterior façade was faithfully reconstructed, the interior was redesigned in a modern style to meet contemporary requirements for a congress and event venue. Today, the palace houses event spaces as well as the Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum and serves as a prominent meeting point for events of all kinds, shaping the cityscape along the Rhine.
