The Porta Nigra Gate, meaning "Black Gate", is rightly recognised as the hallmark of Trier and is on the World Heritage List. The Porta Nigra Gate, which translates as "Black Gate", is considered to be the hallmark of Trier and... read more
The construction of St Peter's Cathedral in Trier, the oldest church in Germany and one of the best examples of the Romanesque style, began in 326 on the orders of the first Christian emperor Constantine. The structure was based on part of the... read more
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 fi... read more
The castle (Kaiserburg) was built on a rock around 1050 by Henry the Third. Gradually the castle became a fiefdom, passed down through inheritance. In 1138-1140 it was completed by Emperor Conrad, and became an imperial castle. In 1050-1571 all em... read more
