May 29, 2015

Trier | Oldest City in Germany


Video: Trier // Recap from Joel Rieger on Vimeo

Trier is known for its well-preserved Roman and medieval buildings, which include:

* Porta Nigra - the best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps;
* Ruins of three Roman baths, among them the largest Roman baths north of the Alps; including the Barbara Baths and the Trier Imperial Baths;
* Constantine Basilica - Roman palace basilica that was built by the emperor Constantine at the beginning of the 4th century. It is used today as a Protestant church;
* Trier Cathedral (Trierer Dom or Dom St. Peter);
* The Roman Trier Amphitheater.