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In its day, Monaise Palace was a state-of-the-art structure which deliberately broke away from the opulent, ornamental elements of the rococo movement. As such, Monaise appears almost plain, despite its columned central projection – through this impression would soon have been dispelled by the sprawling garden and interior décor. Monaise Palace was built as a summer residence for Trier cathedral dean Philipp Franz von Walderdorff, who also had his life motto ‘Otium cum dignitate’ (‘Leisure with dignity’) featured on the front exterior on his coat of arms – a motto that is still applicable today when the palace plays host to parties and festivities.
A must for: Princes and princesses. Would-be palace owners. Landscape gardeners, nature lovers and muse summoners.
Walks: 40%
Romanticism: 60%
Tranquillity: 60%
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Speaking of leisure: Even the modern-day gardens of Monaise Palace are worth a stroll through. The monopteros in particular is very unique: The circular temple is an imitation of its ancient predecessors, and, during the baroque period, was a small structure commonly used to demonstrate intellectualism and an affinity with the fine arts in the form of a temple for the muses. The Trier monopteros is likely to have been built shortly after the palace’s completion. While it is currently in need of restoration, it does still exude the charm of an enchanted fairytale building which still bears its original, geometric flagstone flooring.
A must for: Princes and princesses. Would-be palace owners. Landscape gardeners, nature lovers and muse summoners.
Walks: 40%
Romanticism: 60%
Tranquillity: 60%
PSSSST! THE INSIDER TIP:
Speaking of leisure: Even the modern-day gardens of Monaise Palace are worth a stroll through. The monopteros in particular is very unique: The circular temple is an imitation of its ancient predecessors, and, during the baroque period, was a small structure commonly used to demonstrate intellectualism and an affinity with the fine arts in the form of a temple for the muses. The Trier monopteros is likely to have been built shortly after the palace’s completion. While it is currently in need of restoration, it does still exude the charm of an enchanted fairytale building which still bears its original, geometric flagstone flooring.
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As Monaise Castle is home to fine dining, sightseeing is only possible from the outside.
