Historic site · UNESCO
Porta Nigra
Trier, Germany
A huge Roman city gate in dark stone, the symbol of Trier.
City · Germany · Rhineland-Palatinate
Trier
Germany's Roman city, with a vast stone gate, ancient baths and a cathedral on the Moselle.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Trier matters
Trier was once one of the great cities of the late Roman Empire, and the evidence is still standing. A huge blackened city gate rises at the end of the pedestrian zone, a ruined bath complex sits nearby, and a massive Roman hall is still in use today. Add a cathedral, a market square, and vineyards on the surrounding Moselle slopes, and you have one of Germany's richest history stops. It is also a good base for wine country.
Talking points
- Several Roman monuments here are World Heritage listed
- The city lies at the start of the Moselle wine country
- A Roman gate still anchors the old town
- Its cathedral has Roman roots
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What to see 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.
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.