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The town's story begins around 16 B.C. when the Romans
called it Augusta Treverorum and it is proud of its two
thousand year old heritage. Roman emperors, bishops,
electors and prominent citizens all left their mark on the
town, as can be seen in Trier's magnificent art treasures
and unique architectural monuments. The best known is the
Porta Nigra, the massive Roman town gate.
The happy coexistence of the old and the new - the
illustrious past and a modern, youthful lifestyle - is
precisely what gives Trier its special charm. You come
across most of the places of interest, such as the
centrepieces of all nine of its UNESCO world heritage sites,
as you stroll around the town centre and sightseeing is
easily combined with shopping or taking a break for a glass
of Moselle wine in the medieval market square. Trier's
vineyards actually start just 500 metres from the
amphitheatre. |
Luxembourg
45 mins
