Trier on the banks of the Moselle, in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany, is the country's oldest city, dating from Roman times. Today it has 105,600 inhabitants.
Trier is rich in ruins from the Roman Empire (protected by UNESCO), such as the Porta Nigra, the Roman baths and Roman amphitheater. As Trier was founded by the Romans as Augusta Treverorum, it can claim the title of "oldest German city". And unlike the somewhat provincial and quaint feel the town exudes today, it was actually one of the centers of power during the Imperial Crisis of the Third Century and certainly the most important Roman town of the province of Germania.
Besides its ample Roman heritage, Trier is also known as the birth place of Karl Marx, a fact that the city has had difficulty grappling with during more anti-communist times but now widely markets for tourism.
- Porta Nigra, Porta-Nigra-Platz. Build between 186 and 200 AD this is the largest Roman city gate still standing north of the Alps.
- Barbara Baths. Large ruins of Roman baths
- Trier Imperial Baths, Weimarer Allee 2. Roman baths
- Roman amphitheater, Bergstraße 45. Which used to host 20,000 spectators.
- Forum Baths, +49 651 9941057. Roman baths
- Basilica of Constantine, Konstantinplatz. Roman palace basilica that was built by the emperor Constantine at the beginning of the 4th century.
- Roman Bridge Trier. Over the river Mosel, nine bridge pillars date from the 2nd century AD
- Trier Cathedral, Liebfrauenstraße 12. Incorporates part of a church built by Emperor Constantine and contains the relic of the Holy Robe.
- St. Paulinus Church, Palmatiusstraße 4. With its lovely Baroque interior.
- Liebfrauenkirche, Liebfrauenstraße 2. One of the earliest Gothic buildings in Germany.
- St. Matthias' Abbey, Matthiasstraße 85. Benedictine monastery, Romanesque basilica.
- Rheinisches Landesmuseum, Trier, Weimarer Allee 1. One of the most important archeological museums in Germany
- Karl-Marx-Haus, Brückenstraße 10. Where Karl Marx was born, in 1818. It contains a museum about Marx and Marxism.
- Judengasse. A former Jewish Street that now houses different bars.
- old Jewish cemetery, Weidegasse. From the 17th century.
- Old Crane. Harbour crane dating from 1413
- Customs Crane. 18th century crane
Porta Nigra, Porta-Nigra-Platz. Build between 186 and 200 AD this is the largest Roman city gate still standing north of the Alps.
Barbara Baths. Large ruins of Roman baths
Trier Imperial Baths, Weimarer Allee 2. Roman baths
Roman amphitheater, Bergstraße 45. Which used to host 20,000 spectators.
Forum Baths, +49 651 9941057. Roman baths
Basilica of Constantine, Konstantinplatz. Roman palace basilica that was built by the emperor Constantine at the beginning of the 4th century.
Roman Bridge Trier. Over the river Mosel, nine bridge pillars date from the 2nd century AD
Trier Cathedral, Liebfrauenstraße 12. Incorporates part of a church built by Emperor Constantine and contains the relic of the Holy Robe.
St. Paulinus Church, Palmatiusstraße 4. With its lovely Baroque interior.
Liebfrauenkirche, Liebfrauenstraße 2. One of the earliest [[Gothic architecture|Gothic]] buildings in Germany.
St. Matthias' Abbey, Matthiasstraße 85. Benedictine monastery, Romanesque basilica.
Rheinisches Landesmuseum, Trier, Weimarer Allee 1. One of the most important archeological museums in Germany
Karl-Marx-Haus, Brückenstraße 10. Where Karl Marx was born, in 1818. It contains a museum about Marx and Marxism.
Judengasse. A former Jewish Street that now houses different bars.
old Jewish cemetery, Weidegasse. From the 17th century.
Old Crane. Harbour crane dating from 1413
Customs Crane. 18th century crane
- Weinkulturpfad. A simple walk over the hill through vineyards, with a few spots explaining the process. Follow the signposted road up the hill next to the amphitheatre, then turn off to walk through the vines and get great views over the valley of Olewig. Take the exit at Olewig and you can stop in to the Blesius Garten.
Weinkulturpfad. A simple walk over the hill through vineyards, with a few spots explaining the process. Follow the signposted road up the hill next to the amphitheatre, then turn off to walk through the vines and get great views over the valley of Olewig. Take the exit at Olewig and you can stop in to the Blesius Garten.
- Astarix, Karl-Marx-Straße 11 (next to the theater, in the south-west of the inner city, +49 651 72239. Inexpensive and tasty meals such as pizza (with your choice of toppings), casseroles, salads etc. can be found in the formerly student-owned
- New Mintons, Jakobstraße 13 (it's minutes away from the main square, +49 651 9790265. When visiting on a Tuesday be sure to check out,they have schnitzelabend where you can order any schnitzel with fries and salad for just 5 euros between 6 and 10PM.
- There are many Kebab stores, located all over the city. The best you will find in the Judengasse, the Ke-Pasta.
- There is a McDonalds and a SubWay in the market square and a Burger King near the main station.
Astarix, Karl-Marx-Straße 11 (next to the theater, in the south-west of the inner city, +49 651 72239. Inexpensive and tasty meals such as pizza (with your choice of toppings), casseroles, salads etc. can be found in the formerly student-owned
New Mintons, Jakobstraße 13 (it's minutes away from the main square, +49 651 9790265. When visiting on a Tuesday be sure to check out,they have schnitzelabend where you can order any schnitzel with fries and salad for just 5 euros between 6 and 10PM.
- Kartoffel Kiste, Fahrstraße 13, +49 651 9790066. German dishes, every way you can server a potato.
Kartoffel Kiste, Fahrstraße 13, +49 651 9790066. German dishes, every way you can server a potato.
- Becker's, Olewiger Straße 206, +49 651 938080. A two-star Michelin restaurant located in the Olewig area of Trier.
Becker's, Olewiger Straße 206, +49 651 938080. A two-star Michelin restaurant located in the Olewig area of Trier.
Trier lies at the heart of a famous wine region. In recent decades, vintners have added reds (especially Spätburgunder) and rosés to the traditional whites (especially Riesling). Apart from the standard wines and beers (Trier - Löwenbräu, Cologne - often Gaffel Kölsch, Bitburg - Bitburger), one should definitely try Viez. Viez is a natural, refreshing apple wine, which many prefer with a splash of orange soda Viez/Limo or with half sparkling mineral water Viez-Sprudel because of the tartness. In October, many enjoy freshly pressed apple juice (süßen Viez) or mixing this unfermented juice with half regular Viez. The drink is traditionally served in a white porcelain or stoneware mug holding .4 l.
- Blesius Garten, Olewiger Str. 135 (in Olewig, a couple of kilometres east of the amphitheatre. Easy to reach from the amphitheatre, either along the main road or by walking over the hill along over the Weinkulturpfad, this complex has a hotel, a nice beer garden with good food, and, most importantly, their own excellent brewery, Kraft-Bräu. Makes a good change from the Bitburger and a good destination for an afternoon.
- Weinstube Kesselstatt, Liebfrauenstraße 10 (opposite the cathedral. 10AM-12AM. Great selection of local wines in a nice building with a leafy courtyard opposite the cathedral. Also has light meals like cheese.
- Zum Petrusbräu, Kalenfelsstraße 3. 4PM-12AM. Brewery with some good beers, nice garden, simple meals and a very local vibe.
On www.nightlife-trier.de you can find a lot of events in town and Kreis Trier-Saarburg. You can also find some bars on this homepage.
- Metropolis, Hindenburgstraße 4.
- Musikpark A1, Über Brücken 4.
- Club Toni, Domfreihof 1A.
Metropolis, Hindenburgstraße 4.
Musikpark A1, Über Brücken 4.
Club Toni, Domfreihof 1A.
Blesius Garten, Olewiger Str. 135 (in Olewig, a couple of kilometres east of the amphitheatre. Easy to reach from the amphitheatre, either along the main road or by walking over the hill along over the Weinkulturpfad, this complex has a hotel, a nice beer garden with good food, and, most importantly, their own excellent brewery, Kraft-Bräu. Makes a good change from the Bitburger and a good destination for an afternoon.
Weinstube Kesselstatt, Liebfrauenstraße 10 (opposite the cathedral. 10AM-12AM. Great selection of local wines in a nice building with a leafy courtyard opposite the cathedral. Also has light meals like cheese.
Zum Petrusbräu, Kalenfelsstraße 3. 4PM-12AM. Brewery with some good beers, nice garden, simple meals and a very local vibe.
Trier is a relatively safe city. Standard travel safety applies
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