Cathedral of Trier

The Cathedral of Trier is the oldest episcopal church in Germany and measures 112.5 meters (369 feet) in length and 41 meters (135 feet) in width. Two heavy towers of pale sandstone flank the western façade and rise above the Romanesque walls.

The current cathedral was built from 1235 onwards over a Roman palace complex and followed an earlier church from the time of Constantine. Construction work continued for several centuries and integrated ancient foundation walls into the new structure.

The Holy Robe draws pilgrims to the cathedral from all over the world and rests inside a dedicated chapel. When the relic is displayed during rare public viewings, thousands of visitors gather in the building's side aisles and chapels.

The main entrance sits on the western side with a broad staircase, while side entrances allow level access. Visitors should be aware of regular services that take place several times each day and may temporarily close certain areas.

Roman walls from the fourth century still run through the lower sections of the cathedral walls and form the base for the medieval architecture. These ancient stones were integrated into later building phases and remain visible in several places.

Location: Trier

Inception: 1235

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Length: 112.5 m

Width: 41 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St. Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier UNESCO World Heritage Site

Address: Domfreihof

Website: http://dominformation.de

GPS coordinates: 49.75611,6.64306

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:59