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Overview:
Over 2000 years old – and still as lively as ever! UNESCO has more monuments
designated in Trier than almost any other place on earth. Get to know the city
the easy – with RTT!
From the time of Roman emperors to modern German porcelain and important
religious artefacts, Trier has played an important role in the day-to-day events
across German and Europe.
Itinerary:
The perfect starting point for your tour is at the Porta Nigra, the lasting
remnant of Triers’ role as the walled European capital of the Holy Roman Empire
under Constantine. See the historical old city center from the vantage point of
a hundred feet above the city road through the gate.
The Easter Market beckons on the main Market Square! Stalls are filled with
Easter wares, decorations and flowers, handmade jewelry, felt designs, copper
art and goldsmith works. There is something for every member of the family,
with hands-on craft experiences and maybe a kids carousel, too! Thirst and
hunger are well cared for, with plenty fill the belly and tickle the taste buds.
If not found in the Market, maybe that special something will be in one of the
many stores open on this “Opening Day Sunday”.
What you haven’t seen from the heights of the Porta Nigra, you can see as you
stroll the many old city cobblestone byways. The beginning point of the
tour is also the start of the pedestrian zone. Here you can see the House of
the Three Magi, with its door one level above the street (directly across from Galeria Kaufhof). Further on is the medieval Main Market, with the Steipe
(banquet hall), the St. Peter’s fountain and the Market Cross. Behind a baroque
doorway and buildings of the city block, you will find the 14th
century church of St. Gangolf. To the left off the marketplace is the Trier
Cathedral. Tradition says the Robe of Christ is held in this cathedral, brought
there by St. Helen, mother of Emperor Constantine. A short walk away are the
Basilica of Emperor Constantine, the Electoral Palace and gardens and the Roman
Imperial Baths.
Depart Trier at 4:30 p.m for a return to points of origin at about 6:30 p.m.
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