Things to Do in Trier

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Things to Do in Trier


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  • Ann C
    Nashville, TN3,280 contributions
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    Other TA reviewers cover everything of importance.

    It was not obvious to me where the robe was located when I arrived earlier, when I went back to go to the gift shop, located to the right of the altar (if facing the altar) and up stairs (opened at 10am) I found the robe. It was in a small area that overlooks the whole cathedral.
    Written January 5, 2024
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  • Vadim
    Murmansk, Russia26,794 contributions
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    Porta Nigra despite the name (Black Gate) They were not called that in Roman times, because they were white, because they were built from local sandstone. They became black over time, and became so called only in the Middle Ages. It is not known for certain what the Romans called them. Maybe by the cities where they led, because there were 4 gates of Trier, but only these ones have been preserved. This is the largest and best preserved antique gate in the world. As you know, medieval residents ruthlessly dismantled ancient buildings for their homes or for churches and palaces of the nobility. Only superstition could stop them. Fortunately for the gate, in the XI century, the Greek monk Simeon lived as a hermit in the ruins of Porta Nigra, after whom the street where Karl Marx lived and grew up with a view of Porta Nigra is named. After Simeon's death in 1035 and canonization, the Simeonstift monastery was built next to Porta Nigra. The gates have become untouchable. Can you tell me where the monastery is? No It was demolished by order of Napoleon in 1804, who ordered to clear the ancient heritage from subsequent additions. Most recently, 5 years ago, archaeologists established the exact date of the gate's construction. They found fragments of oak wood used in the construction of the gate. The laboratory found that the oak was cut down in the winter of 169-170 AD. You can enter the gate and climb to the upper floor. However, time was running out for us, and we ran to the train station.
    Written December 17, 2023
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  • David N
    Hawthorne, CA799 contributions
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    If you are doing a walking tour through Trier, include this fully-restored, historic German marketplace on your itinerary. The buildings showcase a variety of styles from across the centuries, including some built according to the "half-timbered" (Fachwerk) tradition. You'll find many cafés and restaurants in which to sit and enjoy some refreshments outdoors and take in the square. Plenty of touristy shops are also available, in addition to other more standard businesses. Also, be sure to stop by and visit the Petrusbrunnen fountain from the late 16th Century while you are there.
    Written June 29, 2023
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  • ERLINDA W
    Puyallup, WA15 contributions
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    We flew to Frankfurt, Germany to visit our son and his wife, who is station in Ramstein AFB. We visited Trier on recommendation of our son. While our son is working, my husband and I did some exploring in Trier and visited many sites including this museum, walkable from the Hauptmarkt square. This museum is worth a visit. It's got a lot of history of Trier. If you're a history buff, like me and my husband, you'll be amaze at this place.
    Written October 7, 2023
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  • Vadim
    Murmansk, Russia26,794 contributions
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    The name Palatine Basilica is completely incorrect. Firstly, this building became a church only in the last century and a half of its existence out of 17. Secondly, the title of basilica is assigned by the Pope (4 are great in Rome and many "small bases" around the world). But this church cannot be given this title for the simple reason that she has never been Catholic! In 1856, the building became the Protestant Church of the Redeemer and remains so to this day. Therefore, the correct name is durgoe. The Palatine Aula was built between 300 and 310 AD during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great. like a throne room. Hence the name. At the moment it is the largest preserved hall of antiquity in the world. The dimensions are impressive: length 67 m, width 26 m, height 33 m. Despite the gigantic size by antique standards, the hall was originally heated! The Palatine village had a heated floor and walls. The apse and the western wall remain from the ancient hall. The apse was made part of the tower in the 12th century, and in the 17th century Archbishop Lothar von Metternich integrated the Palatine Village into his palace, destroying the original Roman east wall for this purpose. We see the throne room restored to its former form. This was done by order of the Prussian King Frederick William IV by the famous military architect Karl Schnitzler in the middle of the XIX century. All the decorations burned down in 1944. On August 14, 1944, ten American B-17 bombers were returning from a raid on Southern Germany, where they could not bomb off and dropped all the bombs on the center of unprotected Trier, so as not to return the bombs to the British air bases. There was no military need for this, because there was no military industry and facilities here, and the German Wehrmacht was rapidly rolling back to the borders of the Reich, where Trier was located (the liberation of Paris began the next day). Only the outer walls without a roof and window openings remained of the Palatine Village. The post-war reconstruction was completed in 1956. The most noticeable element of it is the suspended coffered ceiling made of spruce planks. Exactly 30 years later, in 1986, the Aula Palatina was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as a monument of Roman architecture.
    Written December 16, 2023
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  • David N
    Hawthorne, CA799 contributions
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    This basilica shares a wall the adjoining St. Peter's Cathedral (Dom), so you might miss it if you are not expecting two separate churches. It dates back to the 13th Century and contains some lovely stained glass windows. It is definitely worth a quick look as you enjoy a walking tour through Trier. It is not as impressive as the cathedral, but it does include nice cloister grounds attached.
    Written June 28, 2023
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  • Ann C
    Nashville, TN3,280 contributions
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    Be sure to take the brochure that outlines what each section is.

    The underground Bedienungsgangen, service passages, were fun to explore.
    Written January 11, 2024
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  • martinhH5865RD
    Powys, UK264 contributions
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    This is a beautful ampitheatre and well worth the walk up from the centre of Trier, because you'll pass other beauitful monuments and museums to visit along the way; there is a car-park at the site.
    Written October 23, 2023
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  • David N
    Hawthorne, CA799 contributions
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    Unfortunately, I was unable to go inside this beautiful Renaissance palace, but it has a beautiful facade and surrounding garden. The building has been wonderfully maintained/restored and rewarded an appreciating look.

    You can enjoy the garden as you walk towards the Kaiserthermen as part of a lovely walking tour of Trier.
    Written June 27, 2023
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  • Jasmine38Chichester UK
    Chichester, UK1,952 contributions
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    Very interesting exhibit. Karl Marx only lived here for around first 18 months of his life, so there is no memorabilia. The focus instead is on his work and the influence it has had over the years. Plenty of reading. Allow at least an hour.
    Written June 29, 2023
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  • Kelly B
    Iowa4,371 contributions
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    This is such a gorgeous church that I’m almost shocked that more people haven’t reviewed it on here. It is a little bit of a walk from Porto Nigra and Altstadt, but the payoff is worth it. It’s about a 10 -15 minute walk from Porto Nigra to this church, depending on your pace.

    The elaborate inside is kind of a surprise. Someone was praying in one of the front pews and I didn’t want to disturb them, so I quickly took a few pictures from the back of the church, and quietly left. I then went outside, and walked around the church’s cemetery. It was very serene and peaceful.
    Written March 7, 2023
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  • David N
    Hawthorne, CA799 contributions
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    This restaurant is located right across from the Liebfrauenkirche and St. Peter's Cathedral, so it is very convenient if you are doing a walking tour through Trier.

    They offer traditional German cuisine of the region. I had the pickled trout (Forelle) with fresh bread and a beer. I am not much of a wine drinker, but they also appear to have a nice selection of wine. You order at the counter and are given a numbered placard to place on your table. Your food is then delivered to the table once it has been prepared.

    It was pretty crowded when I went, so you may want to find a table first and leave your things there while you wait in line to order.

    All-in-all a very good experience: friendly service with reasonably priced traditional food in a great location for a visit to Trier.
    Written June 28, 2023
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