Trier - Welcome
Trier
The oldest city in Germany
A walk through the
16 BC founded Trier is an overwhelming journey through the millennia.
No other place in Germany gives you a better chance to experience the
time of the Romans. Additionally, you also get to discover
masterpieces of Romanticism, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. Trier's
UNESCO World Heritage includes eight monuments. Six Roman monuments -
including the famous Porta Nigra -
, the "Trierer Dom" (Trier Cathedral)
and the "Liebfrauenkirche" (Church of Our Beloved Lady)
form the unique ensemble.
In the 4th century "Augusta Treverorum" - as Trier was named by its founders -
was reigned by Constantine the Great, the pioneer of Christianity in
the Holy Roman Empire. It is due to him that until today you
can visit the Konstantin Basilika (Constantine Basilica), the largest surviving single-room structure of Roman times.
However,
the great emperor's residence does not only spoil you with treasures
of impressive architecture.
On the Hauptmarkt (Main Market), the historical market square in
the middle of the city, European cultures and cuisines meet one
another. Restaurants, cafés and shops form a nice contrast to the
world heritage sites.
Trier also offers
you a vast program on cultural activities. Some of the highlights are
the "Mosel Musikfestival" (Moselle Music Festival) and the great Roman Spectacle "Brot und Spiele" (Bread and Circuses). At other times you can enjoy numerous wine-
and city festivals as well as the wonderful Christmas market.
Students and visitors from a variety of countries give the city and
its festivals an international flair.
Trier's location in
the corner of four countries
gives you many opportunities for new experiences: Luxembourg is right
at Trier's doorstep, in only 30 minutes by car you are at the French
border and in only a few minutes more already in Belgium.
Our advice for
your rendezvous of the senses in Trier:
Spoil your eyes with
a walk through the vineyards. Afterwards, try an original Roman dish
and a fine wine from the Moselle!
