Location: Trier
Top Things to do in Trier
Top 10 Things to do in Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate
Trier, which lies in the Moselle wine region along the banks of the Moselle River, is the oldest city in Germany. The city is home to the University of Trier.
Restaurants in Trier
1. Basilica of Constantine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 576 reviews
This huge cathedral has been preserved from the era of Constantine the Great.
Reviewed By DIMITRIOSP223 - Central Greece, Greece
Very interesting place, worths a visit for sure! It tells the story of Constantine the Great, later Saint Constantine, who was crowned Romans Emperor in this place and later on, he transferred the Roman Capital from Rome to Contsantinople (Byzantium). I was worried that opening hours are limited, and I suppose that many people may be dissappointed by the fact.
2. Porta Nigra
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4.5 based on 2,692 reviews
This huge stone gate has stood as a symbol of the city since the second century.
Reviewed By 819colinr - Dublin, Ireland
Took a short ride from Luxembourg to visit Trier, a very fascinating and interesting place steeped in history. The Roman gate is like being in Rome . Take the small tourist "train " ride around the town
3. Hauptmarkt
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4.5 based on 1,054 reviews
This public square has served as Trier's main marketplace since medieval times.
Reviewed By KeithAfrica - Bonn, Germany
The Main Market center of Trier is a busy and comfortable centre. It is the access to the • the Steipe, the city council's banqueting house, • the city church St. Gangolf (through the little baroque gate on the south side) • access to the Trier Dom, • access to the Jewish Quarter After the Viking destruction of 882, the archbishop moved the market from the river to the present site, the Market Cross still commemorates this event from 958. The Market Fountain from 1595 shows St. Peter, the patron saint of the Cathedral as well as the city, standing on top, surrounded by the four cardinal virtues of good city government, Justice, Strength, Temperance, and Wisdom (originals in the Municipal Museum), but also by monsters and frolicking monkeys. The fountain, just like the Cathedral and the parish and guild church St. Gangolf as well the Steipe, are all rooted in the 300-year struggle for supremacy in the city.
4. Rhineland Museum (Rheinisches Landesmuseum)
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4.5 based on 389 reviews
This museum chronicles the history and culture of Trier and the Mosel Valley.
Reviewed By Steveage - Rexburg, United States
Loads of Celtic and Roman artifacts. I would say it is only second to the treasure trove in the Naples, Italy Archaeological Museum. There are Celtic items on display that were found in burial pots: arm and leg rings, belt buckles, weapons from 1300 B.C.!! You could easily spend three to four hours in here. Celtic warrior grave artifacts are here. Magnificent Roman tombs with elaborate artwork from the 1st and 2nd century AD are plentiful. Definitely pay for the audio guide, it is very informative. Many examples of 2,000-year-old Roman flooring in this excellent museum. Medusa, Oedipus, Amazon Women, chariot racers, boxers – just to name a few artwork pieces preserved over the past 2,000 years. Medieval Christian statues are plentiful as well. 8 € entrance fee for adults, 4€ for kids, believe me this place is worth it!!
5. St. Peter's Cathedral (Dom)
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4.5 based on 1,738 reviews
This 11th-century cathedral holds the tombs of several archbishops and displays an impressive collection of religious relics.
Reviewed By CJFitCrazy - Brandon, United Kingdom
Stunning!!!! A peaceful place to privately take a moment or just walk around a see beautiful architecture and love that went into building this Cathedral! It is a must visit!!
6. Liebfrauenkirche, Trier
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4.5 based on 508 reviews
Reviewed By Steveage - Rexburg, United States
This church feels like 'the little sister' next to St. Peter's Dom Trier. Built in early 13th century, it’s one of the earliest Gothic churches in the world. Built entirely on Roman foundation. It has some 15th century wall paintings. Stained glass is a recent add. Church layout is Greek Cross. Burial place of archbishops as far back as 1581. Under this church are numerous excavations not open to the public, however, one area has glass with a railing around it so you can look down in the dig area.
7. Mariensaeule
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4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By eagertraveller123
Lovely viewpoint for the old town of Trier. It’s a good 25 min hike but energising! I recommend taking water with you - there is nothing by means of coffee shops on the way
8. Trier Amphitheater
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4.0 based on 627 reviews
The ruins of a huge second-century amphitheater, one of the largest in the entire Roman Empire.
Reviewed By juliedS3470OJ - Nampa, United States
We thought it was a little spendy to get in but received an informational pamphlet and actually had a great time, so well worth the fee! We wandered around, climbed to the top while imagining we were back in Roman times, and went underneath to where the cells were-kinda creepy-but sure gave us some insight. We were the only ones there at the time so had some fun pretending we were Gladiators and hearing our yells echo. Great step back into time.
9. Kaiserthermen
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4.0 based on 724 reviews
These ancient baths, once frequented by Constantine, have stood for over 2,000 years.
Reviewed By M9286PVbriant
The magnitude of the underground chambers at this site are unbelievable. A must see! There are a lot of renovations ongoing at the site so it is difficult to see and appreciate the tall exterior of the Kaiserthermen. There was a brochure in English to explain the site.
10. Kurfurstliches Palais
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4.0 based on 294 reviews
Reviewed By retireeVancouver - Vancouver, Canada
To see the front (the south wing) of the pink Electoral Palace and its garden, enter the property by walking past the entrance to Constantine's Basilica to which it is attached. Although it does look odd to see the pink palace wall joined to the red Roman brick, these thoughts are immediately repressed upon seeing the impressive porch area with its white statues and gorgeous rococo decor on the central block of the palace. That section - all heavily plastered with white female figures and cherubs sculpted everywhere and framed with white pilasters - is a strong contrast to the plain pink sections on either side. Gild has been applied heavily on the top cornice but more judiciously overall for a gleaming facade of the central section. There even was the regal symbol of a red crown just over the main door. The palace faces a long rectangular green lawn that ends with a mediocre fountain in a ground level pool. This garden is enclosed with a tall clipped hedge and a surrounding pea gravel pathway. This pathway is dotted with very white Greek mythological statues on pedestals that are a strong contrast to the green lawn. Narrow flower beds between these statues are filled with plants for seasonal color. After looking at those barely clothed statues I wondered if the Archbishop-Elector had requested them, or if they were typical of garden statues for the time and no one would question their appropriateness in an Archbishop's garden. Upon seeing the beautiful exterior of this building and its extensive garden, I could understand why the next Archbishop-Elector of Trier, Prince Clemens Wenceslaus, would want a similar grand palace in Koblenz to replace the older residence there. This palace in Trier was completed in 1756 for the Archbishop-Elector John Philip, but by the early 1800s his successors no longer occupied this residence as Napoleon had confiscated it. Most people see just the front of the Electoral Palace, but the back side of this palace can be seen as well - for photos only. Walk around the apse of Constantine's Basilica to the Willy Brandt Platz. Enter the white attached building (government building) to get a view of the back of the pink palace. The back of the building doesn't have that magnificent porch, but otherwise it is a mirror image of the front. There even is a green lawn in the inner courtyard formed by the quadrangle of buildings. Note that inside the entrance to the white gov't building a small wall patch of original Roman wall mosaic will be on display. If time is limited, forget about visiting the block long garden and focus on the building itself. Time to allot for this visit may vary from 15 to 30 minutes.
