Aula Palatina is a unique, well-preserved basilica, a magnificent monument of ancient Roman architecture. Since its construction in 310, Aula Palatina has been the palace of the first Christian emperor Constantine Palatine was the palace of the first Christian emperor Constantine and has been almost unreconstructed since then, despite the fact that it has not been rebuilt much. has hardly been rebuilt since then, despite numerous changes of ownership and appointments. In this rather large flat brick building, only the interior decoration has changed. the interior decoration. Deprived of any exterior decoration, the Aula Palatina is striking in its grandeur and austere simplicity.
After the fall of Rome's power, the Basilica of Constantine became the residence of the Frankish Frankish kings, and it was at that time that the black and white marble floors and rich inlays were irreparably damaged. From the 12th century, the Aula Palatina served as the residence of the Archbishops of Trier, and from the 17th century it became part of the castle of the Elector. During the period of the Napoleonic Wars the basilica was used as a barracks. By decision of King Frederick-Wilhelm IV of Prussia, by the mid-19th century the Aula Palatina was converted into an evangelical church of the Holy Saviour.
The greatest damage during the existence of the Basilica of Constantine was done to it during the during the Second World War. In 1944, a shell hit by Allied troops partially damaged the structure. And even extensive post-war restoration work was unable to restore the building to its original appearance. The Aula Palatina lost several roof towers and some of the church decoration.
