The UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986, Trier is considered the birthplace of an outstanding number of not only Roman monuments, but also architectural gems of a later period. The proximity of the city to Luxembourg and France is felt in an atypical atmosphere for Germany, in an elegant mixed kitchen, in the language. Another great (or rather fun) contribution to the daily life of Trier is made by about 18,000 students
Trier was founded by the Romans under the name Augusta Treverorum in 15 BC, turning into a major capital of the Western Roman Empire by the 3rd century of our era. The second flourishing of the city took place in the 13th century, when its archbishops acquired the power and rights of prince voters. In the following centuries, the city fluctuated between periods of prosperity and poverty.
In addition to his monuments, museums and attractions, Trier is also considered an ideal point for one-day routes along the Moselle River and to Luxembourg. In 2007, Trier and the neighboring neighboring miniature state were honored to become the European Capital of Culture
Trier takes train from Saarbruecken several times per hour ( € 13.40, 1-1½ hours) and Koblenz (€ 17, 1½-2 hours). In addition, several trains run daily to Luxembourg (€ 8.40, 50 minutes), which further goes to Paris.
Regional buses connect Trier with villages at the Eifel and Hunsrück mountains.
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Transport
In Trier a very convenient and developed network of bus routes, however the city center can be easily explored on foot. The fare for one trip / all day € 1.55 / 4.25, you can buy tickets from the driver. The Olewig wine region can be reached by buses 6, 16 and 26.
Renting a bicycle in Trier is not a bad idea, especially in the summer. Find yourself an iron horse easily at the train station, at the Radstation Bahnhof office, near the platform 11. The rental price per day is from 7.5 to 10 EUR. Opening hours: daily 9-19: 00 April-October, 10-18 Mon-Fri Nov.-Mar.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Trier
Perhaps one of the main attractions of Trier from the time of the Romans is the legendary Black Gate (Porta Nigra)
At one time they could be called in another way, because the stone from which the gate is built is naturally white, but nowadays the winds and bad weather have done their dirty work, giving the Port-Nigra a really almost black color . The width of the gate is 36 meters, the height is 30, and the depth is 21.5 meters . These are the biggest the best preserved gate in the entire Western Roman Empire . Their destination - customs - was quite logical, as they stood at the entrance to the city .. Karl Marx (1818-83) also "lit up" who lived here until the age of 17.
The cathedral was founded in 320 by the Holy Agrice of Trier at the request of Emperor Constantine . Unique interior of the temple, combining the Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque Elements, giant columns, purity and harmony of arches . St. Elena in the 4th century moved to the cathedral the chiton of Christ, which now rests in a crystal sarcophagus . To see it flock thousands of pilgrims from around the world every few years on Good Friday . .@
It is worth visiting and Konstantinovu basilica, erected in 310 from a flat brick. Majestic and strict simplicity, the remains of paintings - its main wealth. Since the 12th century, the basilica was used as the residence of the bishops of Trier. And in the 17th century - built in the elector's castle. Today, except for the wooden coffered ceiling, there are no decorations in the basilica
It is worthwhile to tell you about the palace of the Electors in pink color, which was built in the 18th century and decorated with pseudo-antique statues and gilding. Its architecture is rather bizarre: one wing is erected in rococo style, the other is a renaissance. Before the palace - a string of statues, carved hedges and a large pond in the garden.
Returning to the Romans and their heritage, it is worth taking a stroll to the east of the city center, where the ruins of the great imperial baths of the 3rd century are located. And, finally, the Roman bridge, according to which even today there is a road, so qualitatively the Romans approached the construction of their paths.
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