Trier Travel Guide

 28 Reviews  Trier's cathedral of St Peter is an ancient construction indeed, its origins dating back to Roman times. After the conversion to Christianity of Emperor Constantine, Roman Trier (then called Augusta Treverorum) constructed a huge set of church buildings incorporating no less than four basilicas.... 

 17 Reviews  Although the Haupmarkt had no market stalls on my cold february mid-week morning, and although there weren't many people around...I rather liked it like that. I'm sure it's a very busy place when there's a market on, and certain it is very busy in season (Trier is a popular place to visit). But its... 

 20 Reviews  Entering the Amphitheater you will walk through the ruins of the entrance gate. This was used as a quarry in the Middle Ages. The arena itself (built in the last third of the 2nd century) is surrounded by a protecting wall with openings for animal cages. It had a seating cap 

 11 Reviews  The Electoral Palace (the marker points at the Constantin Basilica which is wall-to-wall with the palace) is regarded as one of the most beautiful rococo palaces in the world. Especially beautiful is the south wing, which can be admired from the Palac 

 13 Reviews  If there is one building in Trier which will give you an idea of the impressive building skills of the Roman Empire it is the Konstantinbasilka. It is simply vast and, I believe, is the largest example of a single room structure which remains from the period of the Roman Empire. The building is 67... 

 18 Reviews  If nothing else, the Kaiserthermen give you a real idea of just how important Trier was during Roman times. Building work for the Kaiserthermen ('Imperial Baths') began around 300AD. It was a massive complex, the largest north of the Alps, taking up a 250 x 145 metre site. Some external walls up to... 

 11 Reviews  Karl Marx, the well known author of "Das Kapital, was born in this house and spent his youth there up to the age of 17. Opening hours April - October: Mon - Sun 10:00 - 1 

 8 Reviews  Landesmuseum takes us through the history from the Stone Age and forward. It shows some 3.000 exhibits like the Wine Ship from Neumagen (one of my other tips). The museum ha 

 7 Reviews  These Roman baths date from the 2nd century, probably because the smaller baths in the Viehmarkt could no longer meet the needs of the growing population. The Barbarathermen were in use to the end of the 4th century and are much larger than the Viehmarktthermen. They lie just outside the line of the... 

 8 Reviews  The Gothic Liebfrauenkirche adjoins the Trierer Dom so there really is no excuse for missing it! Although the exact date of construction is not known an inscription painted on one of its twelve columns (representing the 12 Apostles) states that it was started in 1227. It is certainly the oldest... 

 9 Reviews  The oldest parts of St Gangolf church stems from 964 when the first stone was laid. In 1284 was it rebuilt in Gotic style and in 1507 was the tower heightened to 62 m. The church was severly damaged in December 1944 due to bombs and fire but later reconstructed.  

 4 Reviews  You'll find this beautiful fountain in the Hauptmarkt. It was built at the end of the 16th century. Obviously, it is St Peter who adorns the top of the fountain. Below him are figures representing the four cardinal virtues - prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance. These four virtues are in... 

 4 Reviews  The Frankenturm is a medieval residential tower from the 11th century. It was named after one of its owners in the 14th century, Franko von Senheim. The entrance was on the first floor, like 

 10 Reviews  The old Roman bridge, Römerbrücke, built in the 2nd century AD, is the oldest bridge north of the Alps still used for traffic. Of the seven supporting columns, five are original! The arches dates from the 14th century, though. It's a UNESCO World Her 

 3 Reviews  This in an interesting building on Simonstrasse (leading from the Porta Nigra to the Hauptmarkt) but one which I suspect is easily missed. I'm certain its colours are not as they would originally have been when the house was first constructed in the 1200s. Nor is the entrance i the right place: the... 

 3 Reviews  The pretty Mosel River passes through Trier, and it is here where we found the "old Roman Bridge." The first stone bridge in the region was built in 71 AD and if you wish to see the ruin's, they are located a little downstream from the Roman Bridge of today. The Roman Bridge in Trier is the oldest... 

 3 Reviews  The Palace Gardens in front of Trier's Electoral Palace were a desolate parade ground from the days of Napoleon through WWII. After the war, with the renaissance of Trier, the once-sterile marching field for soldiers became magnificent public gardens. The gardens feature reflecting pools and statues... 

 3 Reviews  The Mariensäule was erected in 1866 with donations from Trier citizens. It sits on the highest point of the sandstone cliffs on the west side of the river Mosel. On top of the 40m high pillar there is a crowned statue of St. Mary.  

 3 Reviews  A last look to the nave from the Holy Shrine, (Main picture) then we can continue the visit , going through a door at the eastern side, and go to visit a cloister separating the cathedral from the Holy Lady Church (Liebfrauenkirche), erected in early gothic style, in the 13th century. Modern angels...