When it comes to German attractions, the city of Trier is far less well-known to Asians than attractions such as Neuschwanstein Castle, but it is a historical ancient city for the old Chiang Kai-shek in Europe. Built in 16 BC, more than 2,000 years old, with a large number of Roman ruins, the whole city has many World Heritage Sites, and is an ancient German city worth a visit.
Trier is only 15 km from the Luxembourg border and only 30 minutes by car from Luxembourg.
The must-see attractions here are first and foremost black doors.
The Black Gate was originally one of the gates of the Roman city wall in the second century, and after the Middle Ages, the city gate gradually became black after weathering, climate, pollution and other factors, which is the reason why it is called the Black Gate.
Personally think that The Black Gate is the biggest attraction in Trier, so be sure to pay to enter the tour, the cost is 4 euros for adults, not very expensive.
The Black Gate has also historically been converted to church use, so it has been saved from demolition. Of course, there is not only one Roman city gate, but the others have been demolished, and this well-preserved city gate is even more precious.
Climb to the upper floors overlooking the old town of Trier and imagine the ancient people officially entering Trier through the black gate.
After leaving the Black Gate, of course, you have to walk to the Market Square, which is also the center of the old town.
Many of the buildings have also been preserved from the Middle Ages, but they are much smaller than many squares elsewhere in Europe.
Of course, in modern time and space, the old city has long become a gathering area for shops, restaurants, etc.
The large church in front of it is actually a combination of two main buildings.
On the left is the Cathedral of Trier and on the right is the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Although the two may seem like a very harmonious complex, trier Cathedral is nearly a thousand years old.
The Trier Cathedral houses the robes of Jesus Christ, but the relics are not usually open to the public.
The Basilica of Constantine, where Constantine the Great of the Roman Empire held his coronation ceremony. At that time, the emperor's throne was here, and there was no gap in the main hall. However, there are not many cultural relics preserved in it now.
The Elector's Palace, which is a relatively new building in Trier and more than a thousand years old compared to other moves, the Elector's Palace is a building from the 17th century, with a Rococo style with this color, full of girlish style.
Other Roman ruins include the Baths of Caesar, built in the fourth century and the largest baths of the Roman Empire.
Amphitheaters, most of the Roman theaters were stacked with stones layer by layer, but the theater was only left with a high slope, and the original stones were later taken to build a church.
Trier is also marx's hometown, in addition to the Marx Museum, this statue was presented to us on the 200th anniversary of Marx's birth in May 2018.
Trier is a city with the most extant Roman ruins in Germany, so if you like to see monuments and historical heritage, you must not miss it.