Trier, Germany dates back to the 16 B.C. when the Romans called it the Augusta Treverorum. This ancient city is proud of its heritage that is two thousand year old. There have been bishops, electors, Roman emperors, and other prominent citizens who have left their stamp on the town. All of these are reflected in Trier's magnificent art treasures and the numerous architectural monuments that are so very unique. The best known feature of Trier, Germany is the Porta Nigra, the huge Roman town gate.
Trier, Germany lies in the valley between the Rhineland-Palatinate close to the German border that it shares with Luxembourg. It is in close proximity to the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer wine-growing region.
Tourist attractions in Trier, Germany
There are numerous tourist attractions that one should not miss while on a tour. Some of these are the-
- Ruins of three Roman baths
- The Trier Cathedral –
- The Roman bridge (Römerbrücke)
- St. Matthew Abbey (Abtei St. Matthias)
- Porte Nigra
- The Roman amphitheatre;
- The church of St. Paulin
- St. Gangolf church
- The huge Constantine Basilica
- St. Gangolf Church
- The two old treadwheel cranes, the so called "Old Crane" (der Alte Krahnen) or the “Trierian Moselle Crane"
There are some museums that too should not be missed. These are the -
- Rheinisches Landesmuseum
- Städtisches Museum Simeonstift
- Toy Museum of Trier
- Ethnological and open air museum Roscheider Hof
- Fell Exhibition Slate Mine
How to reach Trier, Germany
Reaching Trier, Germany is not very difficult at all. the closest airport is the Hahn Airport that is just about 65 kilometers away. The Frankfurt am Main is at a distance of 180 kilometers. Traveling within the precincts is also quite easy as the transport options are numerous. There are the IC trains, the Autobahns and the rail services that will take you where you need to go.
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