Trier

Trier sits on the banks of the Moselle and combines Roman remains with medieval lanes and church buildings in a compact town center. The Porta Nigra, a dark stone gate, marks the entrance to the pedestrian zone, while further ancient structures spread across several quarters and emerge between newer buildings.

The city was founded under Emperor Augustus and quickly grew into an administrative and military center in the northern Roman Empire. Later, Roman emperors resided here before power shifted southward and the Middle Ages added new churches and fortifications.

Local wine festivals bring visitors to the squares where Riesling from the Moselle slopes is served and long tables invite people to linger. Families and groups meet in the afternoon along the old town lanes, shopping or sitting in cafés that line the historic façades.

The train station connects the town with Frankfurt and Luxembourg, while hotels and restaurants cluster around the Hauptmarkt square. Most sights lie within walking distance of each other, and wide sidewalks make it easier to move with a stroller or wheelchair.

Below the city library runs a Roman bathhouse with preserved hypocausts that show visitors how warm air circulated beneath the floors. Another underground passage leads from the cathedral to a chapel still used for church occasions today.

Location: Rhineland-Palatinate

Inception: 16 BCE

Elevation above the sea: 141 m

Shares border with: Aach, Trier-Saarburg

Address: 54 Trier, Germany

Website: https://trier.de

GPS coordinates: 49.75962,6.64419

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:37