Update Three - The Palace Quarter Part I
Passau City is the capital of the Atlantean Earth colony Perseus. As such it is afforded many of grand public buildings and monuments that exist in other important cities across the empire. Passau also benefits from high levels of investment as it serves as the base for almost all Atlantean corporations and institutions that have a presence on Earth. This is shown by its large and modern commercial quarters that intermix with the historic centres of the city.
The city underwent massive regeneration and development after the British Handover to the Imperial Atlantean Empire. The city, under British rule, was a wealthy one that benefited greatly during the days of the British Empire in addition to the flourishing trade with neighbouring Alban nations. A large amount of the architecturally significant buildings still exist in the city and many were cleaned and repaired with money provided by the Imperial Government. One of the first areas of the city that was re-developed was the soon to be Government District and adjacent Palace Quarter. The Palace Quarter contains some of the most beautiful buildings in the city in addition to being the most desirable residential area given the abundance of designer and boutique shopping, street side cafés, Michelin star restaurants and cultural attractions.
Given the proximity to the government district the Palace Quarter is also home to many of the foreign consulates that exist in the city. Nations that are present include the United Kingdom, Dominion of Wales, France, Kingdom of New Burgundy,
At the very centre of the area is the Imperial Palace, the official Earth Residence of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Michael Stormont III. It also serves as the home of the Imperial Envoy to Earth, His Highness Prince Julius Stormont. The palace was originally the home of the British Monarch and later the Governor-General that represented the British Crown and its interests.
After the handover the Palace and its gardens were renovated and re-designed. The garden was given a more natural look with the landscaping of rolling hills and a new lake, while the upper garden was given a formal appearance and a new fountain installed. The front courtyard was repaved and a new statue of Emperor Amadeus Stormont I was placed at its centre. Inside the palace all the state rooms were re-designed to incorporate the Imperial Crest and Coat of Arms of the Stormont Dynasty, a new throne room was created and original details were enhanced and improved.
The palace does open for a couple of months to the public in the summer and it has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Perseus.
Imperial Palace
Arch of the Atlantean Empire
Situated at the northern end of the Palace stand an arch that celebrates the power and glory of the Imperial Atlantean Empire. It honours the scarfice that occurred during the founding and later expansion of the Empire and stands as a grand expression of pride in the empire and her people. An empire that has lasted thousands of years. An Empire Arch stands in every major city of the Imperial Atlantean Empire, some more classical in design, while others are incredibly modern. The Arch in Passau is more in keeping with the surrounding architecture of the Palace Quarter.
Part Two will take a look at the cultural attractions and lifestyle of the Palace Quarter and the people that live there
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