Amazing architecture and history. It was used as a church at one point which saved it from…read moredestruction. Make sure to go inside, pay 6 euro and go up to the other floors. You can read the history from the provided pamphlet or ChatGPT.

Sehr schönes altes erhaltenes Tor. Von dem damaligen Stadteingang. Eintritt mit 6€ ist auch OK.read more

This is such a cute, small, cozy and warm little town in Germany. It's definitely small town and it…read morefeels it too. It's a must stop by, even if you only have an hour or two. It's beautiful during the holidays when they have it all prepped to host the Weihnachtmarkt (Christmas market). This smaller town has a welcoming personality that you don't get in the big cities. If you come to Germany, be sure to visit the small towns too.

The Hauptmarkt (dominate market) in Trier, Germany is located in Old Town, The market square is the…read morecentral point and six major streets converge here. Stern Street leads you to (the Dom & Liebfrauenkirche), Graben Street leads to the Basilica of Constantine and the Roman Imperial Baths, Fleisch Street leads to the Karl Marx House and Simeon Street leads to the Porto Nigra Gate. The Haupt Market dating to the 10th century is a square that has numerous and varied architectural buildings reminisce of medieval times. The cobblestone streets are pedestrian friendly. The Dom Saint Gangolp, the Archbishop's Cathedral, the entrance to the Judengasse (Jewish Quarter), half-timber houses and Fachwerk houses are all in this area.. The Petrusbrunnen (Saint Perter's Fountain (AD 1596) has a statue of St. Peter on top, cherubs spouting water, various animals and gold gilding trim. Also look for the Market Cross (958) erected after the Viking invasion. Shopping and outdoor cafes line the square as well. Locals bring their artisan crafts, produce and local wines. I had a few glasses of a dry white Riesling wine which was to my liking. Riesling wines predominate in this area of Germany. Souvenir shops are also available. Just down the street is the Porto Nigra, one of four entrance gates built by in Romans times and a historical museum. The Christmas market is a major event of the year.

The Kurfurstliches Palais was the former residence of the Archbishops and Electors of Trier from…read morethe 16th-18th centuries. The building was originally part of the Ancient Imperial Palace that was used by Constantine the Great in around AD 310. The palace is still attached to the Basilica of Constantine which also dates to (AD 310). Today the palace houses various offices of the federal government and occasionally held classical music concerts. The concerts are performed in the Grand Chamber of the rococo south wing. Entrance is not permitted into the Palace, although the attached Basilica of Constantine is open and free to the public. Although the palace is not open, you are permitted to walk about outside and into the gardens since the early 20th century. The south wing of the palace boasts Rococo architecture designed by Johannes Seiz. The palace is fundamentally pink in color with gilded gold adornments and trim. There are numerous statues by Ferdinand Tietz displaying figures of Greek mythology, cherubs, and some strikingly out of place figures mostly females. The gardens are enclosed by clipped hedges. A pebbled walkway cuts through the gardens. The gardens are most attractive during the summer when flower arrangements are in full bloom and the garden fountain is in operation. The Furfurstliches Palais is close to the Roman Imperial Baths and Stern Street will take you to Hauptmarket and Porto Nigra (an ancient Roman Gate). The Palais is a nice side attraction to your visit to Old Town Trier but not a major focal point, .and thus a 3 star rating.

Hübsches kleines Barockschloss in der Trierer Altstadt, das man leider nicht besichtigen kann…read more Freier Zugang besteht allerdings zu dem netten Schlossgarten mit Springbrunnen, Steinfiguren etc. Der "Hinterhof" des Schlosses dient auch Musik- und anderen Veranstaltungen, wie zB bei meinem Besuch. Leider verschandelten die Zelte für ein LGBTQI+ Festival den Blick auf die schöne Schlossfassade.

During our stay in Trier we did some exploring and one discovery was the ruins of the Roman…read moreAmphitheater. It is situated just on the outskirts of the city central, an easy walk. The Amphitheater is basically bowl shaped with the natural contour of the land helping to form the shape. There are remains left of the main site and some of the ancient buildings surrounding the Amphitheater but the most interesting part was the underground which is in remarkably good condition. As you walk around the underground you get this eerie feeling of what it was like living (or dying) during that time period. For sure it's pretty creepy but after all it is history. The Roman Amphitheater in Trier is certainly worth a visit.

We walked the town and ended up here as one of our stops. This place is neat. If you've seen the…read morephotos you've pretty much seen it but standing there or being up on the hill is a neat feeling to get the perspective of it all. It was very cool to wander underneath. It's not huge but interesting. Worth the trek up here.