Turm Jerusalem, Trier

Name: Turm Jerusalem
Address: Simeon Straße, Trier, Germany

#49 among attractions in Trier

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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.

Originally, the tower had six floors. Of these, the base floor, which is now heaped up, and the three lower floors still existed. In the 19th century, the two upper floors were removed. In Trier, there were probably seven or eight such fortified residential towers, of which only the Dreikönigenhaus, the Frankenturm and the Konviktsturm have survived in addition to the Jerusalem Tower.

The tower probably dates to the 11th century. According to the Gesta Treverorum, it was already destroyed in 1147 and was repaired within six weeks on the occasion of the visit of Pope Eugene III.

The tower had double arcade windows and in the first floor, which is buried today, slit windows were found during the restoration in 1999. The present windows were broken into the east wall in the 18th century. A stone spiral staircase rising in the wall and the original high entrance on the third floor were also discovered.

Today, the upper floor of the tower is used as the wedding hall of the registry office.

Coordinates: 49°45'25"N, 6°38'31"E

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Simeon StraßeTrier Germany

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Turm Jerusalem – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Porta Nigra, High Cathedral of Saint Peter, Kaiserthermen, Liebfrauenkirche.

~1060 ftNE
Towering stone Roman gate
Porta Nigra, Trier
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~480 ftSE
Fortress-like cathedral founded in 1035
High Cathedral of Saint Peter, Trier
3 min walk • 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.
0.5 miS
, Ruins, Historical place
Kaiserthermen, Trier
13 min walk • 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...
~520 ftSE
, Church, Gothic architecture
Liebfrauenkirche, Trier
3 min walk • 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...
~1320 ftS
Emperor Constantine's throne hall
Aula Palatina, Trier
7 min walk • 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...
~1090 ftN
Museum, Historical place, Specialty museum
Stadtmuseum Simeonstift, Trier
6 min walk • 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.
~1860 ftSW
Museum of Karl Marx's life and work
Karl-Marx-Haus, Trier
9 min walk • 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.
~620 ftSE
Museum
Trier Cathedral Treasury, Trier
3 min walk • 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.
0.4 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier, Trier
10 min walk • 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.
0.6 miNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Baroque architecture
St. Paulin, Trier
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0.5 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Theater, Trier
12 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Turm Jerusalem?

Nearby attractions include Judengasse, Trier (1 min walk), Hauptmarkt, Trier (1 min walk), Petrusbrunnen, Trier (2 min walk), Domfreihof, Trier (2 min walk).

How to get to Turm Jerusalem by public transport?

The nearest stations to Turm Jerusalem:

Bus

Trier, Treviris • Lines: 1, 13, 14, 16, 2, 20, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 80, 81, 82, 83, 85, 86, 87, 89, 9 (4 min walk)
Trier, Porta Nigra • Lines: 1, 13, 14, 16, 2, 20, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 80, 81, 82, 83, 85, 86, 87, 89, 9, Hot (5 min walk)

Train

Trier Hbf (12 min walk)
Trier Süd (24 min walk)