Among the religious sites, the Basilica of St. Castor is of great interest. It is located on the territory of the Old City. The construction of this church began in 817. From 836, the relics of St. Castor, brought to the city, were kept within its walls. For hundreds of years of its existence, the church has been continuously expanded and rebuilt. Now it is an architectural monument of impressive size, which will amaze not only with its luxurious appearance, but also with its interior decoration. In the church, beautiful medieval frescoes, religious values and decoration elements of past centuries have been preserved.
An architectural monument of the 18th century is the Palace of Electors. Originally it was built as a residence for archbishops. In the middle of the 19th century, the palace was the official residence of the Prussian royal house. For eight years, Prince Wilhelm lived there. This beautiful palace was almost completely destroyed during the Second World War. After the end of hostilities, it was restored in the shortest possible time. Presently, the palace looks as beautiful as it was at the dawn of its existence. In the historical building today there are various state institutions.
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