We have lived here nearly a month and have yet to do anything "touristy," being that were are locals, it is time to enjoy our new country and see the cities and sights. To start Memorial Day weekend, we decided to drive to Trier, a city that dates back to 16 BCE and is among UNESCO's world heritage sites. The city has various architectural influences having been part of the Roman Empire, France, Luxembourg, Prussia, and now Germany. Karl Marx was born there and his old house is now a museum. During our time in Trier we visited, the Hauptmarkt, Roman Imperial Throne Room (Konstantin-Basilika), Cathedral (Dom), the Church of our Lady (Liebfrauenkirche), Porta Nigra, St. Gangolf, the Karl Marx Haus, the Roman Imperial Baths (Kaiserthermen), and the Electoral Palace.
Roman Imperial Throne Room (Konstantin-Basilika)
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| Old statue looking at altar |
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| Candle light for wishes/prayers |
Hauptmarkt
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| Hauptmarkt, Main Market |
For some perspective here, the shadow in front of the couple on the left is from St. Gangolf and the Porta Nigra is on the opposite side of the pedestrian area (middle right of picture). About halfway towards the Porta Nigra, a road branches off to the right - leading to the Dom and Liebfrauenkirche. A few hundred meters towards the Black Gate,on the left the Judengasse (Jewish Quarter) can be found down a little ally way, the homes that stand here date back to 1235 - although, Jewish history in Trier dates back to the first and second century.
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| Close-up of previous picture |
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| View of Porta Nigra from St. Gangolf entrance in Hauptmarkt |
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| Fountain near St. Gangolf |
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| Oldest Jewish Home in Trier |
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| Entrance |
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| St. Gangolf |
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| Nuns and patrons praying |
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| Cathedral on left, Liebfrauenkirche on right |
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| Small Chapel below main level, low light on first visit |
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| Small Chapel, bright lights from second visit |
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| Fascinating ornate sculptures |
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| ...and again |
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| and again... |
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| and again... |
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| and again... |
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| Incredibly detailed |
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| One of many shrines |
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| Another shrine |
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| Courtyard |
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| Liebfrauenkirche on left, Cathedral on right |
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| Courtyard Statues |
Church of our Lady (Liebfrauenkirche)
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| Entrance |
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| View from entrance towards altar |
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| Always impressed with church architecture |
Porta Nigra
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| The Black Gate |
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| The other side |
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| Most impressive this structure didn't use brick and mortar |
Karl Marx Haus
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| Home is now a museum |
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| Placard depicting Marx's home |
Roman Imperial Baths (Kaiserthermen)
Unfortunately, we could not visit inside the Kaiserthermen, the venue was closed to the public for restoration efforts.
Electoral Palace
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| Cross above palace is from Roman Imperial Throne Room |
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| Beautiful building, less beautiful scaffolding |
Additional Sites
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| Fountain |
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| Top of fountain |
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