Schaezler Palace
Schaezler Palace is located in Augsburg, Germany. The German rococo palace was built from 1765-1770 for prominent banker and silver merchant, Benedikt Adam Freiherr von Liebenhofen. Benedikt was elevated to nobility in recognition of his financial help to the Empress Maria Theresa of Austria. Inside the Banquet Hall is the ballroom, which was specifically designed for visits by the Archduchess of Austria, Marie-Antoinette. The ballroom boasts carved decorations, wall mirrors, gilded stuccowork, and a ceiling depicting the seasons painted by Italian artist Gregorio Gugliemi. The opulence of the palace symbolized the importance of the owner. The palace remained mostly untouched during the 19th and 20th centuries. The ceiling frescoes and the timber roof were restored in 2003.