Historic site · UNESCO
Porta Nigra
Trier, Germany
A huge Roman city gate in dark stone, the symbol of Trier.
Square · Germany · Rhineland-Palatinate
Hauptmarkt Trier
The historic market square with a medieval market cross and colourful houses.
Free to enter about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Hauptmarkt Trier matters
The Hauptmarkt is the lively centre of old Trier, with a market cross from the Middle Ages, a fountain and pastel-coloured houses. Cafes spill into the square, and Porta Nigra is a short stroll away.
Talking points
- A medieval market cross stands in the square
- Pastel houses surround it
- Cafes line the edges
Free to read aloud or adapt in your video. Check facts that matter to you against an official source before you publish.
More in Trier
Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Trier Cathedral
Trier, Germany
A cathedral with Roman foundations and a relic of the Holy Robe.
Ruins · UNESCO
Trier Imperial Baths
Trier, Germany
The ruins of massive Roman baths with underground passages.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.