More than 1,200 years have passed since Charlemagne commissioned the building of his imperial palace in Ingelheim at the end of the 8th century. It was a magnificent structure that represented his power and position in the empire. Then as now, it shapes the face of the red wine city. If Charlemagne were to stand in his imperial palace today, he would be amazed. Elaborate excavations and reconstructions show the imposing dimensions of his palace.