Trier, the oldest city in Germany, founded in the year 16, before the birth of Christ is one of few cities of in Germany where the Roman heritage is still largely be preserved by Emperor Augustus as Augusta Treverorum. With their 2000 years past a variety on eras and is offered as To find styles they hardly. So many buildings are characterised by Roman, Salic, Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque elements and forms a part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 1986.
Can be reached by car, Trier one inevitably stands the Porta nigra (the largest surviving city gate North of the Alps) in the eye. The imposing sandstone building was largely by hand and only rar seeded tools built over 2000 years ago as a gate and wall.
Also the former arena shows the life of the Romans in Germany. This was sporting competitions, games, meetings and Court venue at the same time. The catacombs are in large part still in the original condition.
It is also the Cathedral of Trier as the oldest German Episcopal Church, as also the neighboring Church of our Lady. The latter was one of the first Gothic churches of the country.
Other attractions on the tour of the city are the Rheinische Landesmuseum, the amphitheatre, the Centre of the old town with its half-timbered houses and the Imperial baths, the largest baths of the Roman Empire.
The guides with actors who act depending on the place of visit as Roman slaves, Gladiators and senators are exciting for children.
To coming out, Trier is also a great place for shopping. Several shops along the pedestrian zone also cosy cafés and restaurants are located. In good weather you can sit really nicely on the main or grain market. The "Zurlaubener UFER" is also recommended. Here sitting in a romantic fishing district in rustic pubs or even more restaurants with a view on the Moselle river.
In addition, you can make there leisurely rides on the Moselle river in the form of tours or day trips as an example in the approximately 60 km from Bernkastel-Kues or Cochem with its beautiful castle.
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