Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Trier Cathedral
Trier, Germany
A cathedral with Roman foundations and a relic of the Holy Robe.
Historic site · Germany · Rhineland-Palatinate
Porta Nigra
A huge Roman city gate in dark stone, the symbol of Trier.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Porta Nigra matters
The Porta Nigra is one of the best-preserved Roman city gates anywhere. Its big blackened sandstone blocks are fitted without mortar. You can climb through it, and there are guides in Roman costume in summer. It is the emblem of Trier.
Talking points
- It is a Roman city gate
- Stones are fitted without mortar
- You can walk through its floors
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Ruins · UNESCO
Trier Imperial Baths
Trier, Germany
The ruins of massive Roman baths with underground passages.
Square
Hauptmarkt Trier
Trier, Germany
The historic market square with a medieval market cross and colourful houses.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.