Trier: Sightseeing
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Porta Nigra
Towering stone Roman gate The Porta Nigra stands as a monumental gateway to the past in the ancient city of Trier, Germany. This colossal structure, whose name translates to "Black Gate," is a relic from the Roman era, dating back to the 2nd century AD.
High Cathedral of Saint Peter
Fortress-like cathedral founded in 1035 The High Cathedral of Saint Peter, commonly known as Trier Cathedral, stands as a monumental beacon of Christian faith in the city of Trier, Germany. This medieval structure, with its roots stretching back to Roman times, is the oldest cathedral in the country.
Kaiserthermen
Steeped in the rich tapestry of ancient history, the Kaiserthermen, or Imperial Baths, stand as a monumental relic of Trier's Roman past. This historical landmark, nestled in the oldest city in Germany, offers a glimpse into the grandeur of Roman bathing culture...
Liebfrauenkirche
Nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Trier, Germany, the Liebfrauenkirche is a remarkable Catholic church that beckons visitors with its spiritual aura and architectural splendor. This church is not only a place of worship but also a site steeped in history...
Aula Palatina
Emperor Constantine's throne hall The Aula Palatina, also known as the Basilica of Constantine, stands as a majestic historical landmark in the city of Trier, Germany. Erected in the early 4th century during the reign of Emperor Constantine, it is a remarkable example of Roman architecture and Imperial...
Amphitheater
Nestled in the historic city of Trier, Germany, the ancient Amphitheater stands as a testament to the city's Roman past. This monumental structure, buried into the side of a hill, once echoed with the roars of gladiators and the cheers of up to 20,000 spectators.
Stadtmuseum Simeonstift
The St. Simeon’s Collegiate Church was a collegiate church in Trier, Germany, near the Roman city gate of the Porta Nigra. Named after the Greek monk, St.
Karl-Marx-Haus
Museum of Karl Marx's life and work The Karl Marx House museum is a writer's house museum in Trier. In 1818, Karl Marx, the father of Marxism, which influenced both modern socialism and communism, was born in the house.
Trier Cathedral Treasury
The Trier Cathedral Treasury is a museum of Christian art and medieval art in Trier, Germany. The museum is owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trier and is located inside the Cathedral of Trier.
Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
The Rheinische Landesmuseum Trier is an archaeological museum in Trier, Germany. The collection stretches from prehistory through the Roman period, the Middle Ages to the Baroque era with a strong emphasis on the Roman past of Augusta Treverorum, Germany's oldest city.
St. Matthias' Abbey
St. Matthias' Abbey is a Benedictine monastery in Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The abbey church, a Romanesque basilica, is a renowned place of pilgrimage because of the tomb of Saint Matthias the Apostle, after whom the abbey is named, located here since the 12th...
St. Paulin
Saint Paulinus is a Baroque church in the city of Trier, Germany. Constructed between 1734 and 1753, the interior was designed by Johann Balthasar Neumann. The ceiling of the nave features a painting by the artist Christoph Thomas Scheffler.
Theater
The Theater Trier is the municipal theatre of Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate, offering opera and musical, dance and drama. The company dates back to 1802. The current house was completed in 1964, and needs renovation.
Igeler Säule
The Igel Column is a multi-storeyed Roman sandstone column in the municipality of Igel, Trier, Germany, dated to c. 250 AD. The column is the burial monument of the Secundinii cloth merchant family.
Barbara Baths
The Barbara Baths are a large Roman bath complex in Trier, Germany. It is the largest Roman bath north of the Alps. It is designated as part of the Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St. Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier UNESCO World Heritage Site. For preservation, the baths are closed to visitors as of 2014.
St. Gangolf
15th-century Roman Catholic church St. Gangolf's Church is a Roman Catholic church in Trier, Germany. It is dedicated to St. Gangulphus. After Trier Cathedral, it is the second oldest church building in the city.
Forum Baths
49.752736°N 6.63766°E The Forum Baths of Trier are a ruin of a Roman bath complex in Trier, Germany. The baths were discovered in 1987.
Römerbrücke
Bridge dating to the 2nd century The Roman Bridge is an ancient structure in Trier, Germany, over the Moselle. It is the oldest standing bridge in the country. The nine bridge pillars date from the 2nd century AD.
Kurfürstliches Palais
The Electoral Palace in Trier, Germany, was the residence of the Archbishops and Electors of Trier from the 16th century until the late 18th century. It now houses various offices of the federal government and often hosts classical music concerts.
Roman Monuments
The Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St. Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier are heritage sites of particular importance in Trier, Germany, that were together listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.
Dreikönigenhaus
The Dreikönigenhaus in Simeonstraße in Trier, not far from the Porta Nigra, is a patrician house in the form of an early Gothic residential tower. The name dates from around 1680, when Johann Cornet ran the inn "Zu den drei Königen" there.
Rotes Haus
The Red House is located in Dietrichstraße on the market square in Trier. The house was built in 1684 by the master builder Wolfgang Stuppeler for the cathedral secretary Johann Wilhelm Polch.
Welschnonnenkirche
The Welschnonnenkirche in Flanderstraße in Trier is a Baroque Welschnonnenkirche built in 1714-1716 by the Augustinian nuns B.M.V. for the Welschnonnen convent in Trier. It is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary.
Petrusbrunnen
The main market of Trier is the central and one of the largest squares of the city.
Sankt Georgsbrunnen
St. George fountains are usually provided with the fountain figure of St. George: Georgsbrunnen in front of the Stadtmetzg, St. George fountain -Charlottenburg, see Hindemithplatz, Georgsbrunnen, Georgsbrunnen...
Jesuit Church
The Jesuit church in Trier - a historic Pfranniec church dedicated to the Holy Trinity. From 1240 to 1570 it was served by the Franciscans, then until 1773 by the Jesuit. From 1779 to this day it is a seminary church. In 1819-1856 he belonged to Protestants. In 1988-93 the temple underwent a thorough renovation.
Kaiser-Wilhelm-Brücke
The Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge in the city of Trier bridges the Moselle River.
St. Antonius
St. Anthony is a Roman Catholic church in Trier. It is located in the Mitte district on Antoniusstraße near Augustinerhof and belongs to the Catholic parish of Liebfrauen in the diocese of Trier.
Hauptfriedhof
Trier Main Cemetery is the largest cemetery and also the largest green space in the city of Trier in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Judengasse
Judengasse in Trier near Trier's main market square was the center of the city's medieval Jewish quarter.
Kürenzer Schlößchen
Kürenzer Schlösschen is a former manor house in Trier in the Kürenz district. It was built in the early 19th century by the prefect of the Saar department Alexandre François Bruneteau de Sainte Suzanne, incorporating older building fabric.
St. Ambrosius
The Church of St. Ambrose in Trier is a Catholic parish church built by converting a former drill hall of the Goeben Barracks.
St. Martin
The Church of St. Martin is a Roman Catholic parish church in Trier.
Hochbunker Augustinerhof
The high bunker Augustinerhof is one of five surviving high -bunkers in Trier.
Heiligkreuz-Kapelle
The Heiligkreuz Chapel in the Heiligkreuz district of Trier is a chapel in the shape of a cross, which gave its name to the district.
Domfreihof
Domfreihof is a square in the city center of Trier. At the square are the cathedral, the Liebfrauenkirche and the Palais Walderdorff. There are four other cultural monuments at the Domfreihof.
Fernmeldeturm Trier-Petrisberg
The telecommunications tower Trier-Petrisberg is a transmitter for VHF radio and television on the Petrisberg in Trier. The 132 m high telecommunications tower is owned by Deutsche Funkturm GmbH and was built as a type tower.
Water tower
The water tower on the Petrisberg in Trier is a 39-meter high former water tower, built in 1958 according to the plans of the Trier architect Herbert Montebaur.
Mutsuko Ayano Gedenkstein
Mutsuko Ayano was a Japanese student who was the victim of a violent crime while studying in Germany.
Universität Trier
The University of Trier, in the German city of Trier, was founded in 1473. Closed in 1798 by order of the then French administration in Trier, the university was re-established in 1970 after a hiatus of some 172 years.
St. Johannes Evangelist
St. John the Evangelist is the Roman Catholic filial church of the district Sirzenich of the local municipality Trierweiler in the district Trier-Saarburg in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Trier University of Applied Sciences
The Trier University of Applied Sciences is a University of Applied Sciences located in Trier, Birkenfeld and Idar-Oberstein. With 7,000 students the Trier University of Applied Sciences is divided into three campuses in Trier, Birkenfeld, and Idar-Oberstein.
Hauptmarkt
The main market of Trier is the central and one of the largest squares of the city.
Turm Jerusalem
Jerusalem Tower is a fortified residential tower in the city of Trier at the Domfreihof. It is the oldest building of the medieval group of buildings "Palais Walderdorff" built in the 11th century.
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