During the reign of Johann Wilhelm (1690-1716) the Electoral residence was moved to Düsseldorf in Berg, before being moved back to Heidelberg in 1718 and then to Mannheim in 1720.
During the reign of Johann Wilhelm (1690-1716) the Electoral residence was moved to Düsseldorf in Berg. His brother and successor Charles III Philip, Elector Palatine moved the Palatinate's capital back to Heidelberg in 1718 and then to Mannheim in 1720.