Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier
Overview
Trier, which stands on the Moselle River, was a Roman colony from the 1st century AD and then a great trading centre beginning in the next century. It became one of the capitals of the Tetrarchy at the end of the 3rd century, when it was known as the ‘second Rome’. The number and quality of the surviving monuments are an outstanding testimony to Roman civilization.
About Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier
The Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St. Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier are buildings and monuments of particular historical importance in Trier, Germany, that were together listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. These sites demonstrate the political, economic, and historical importance of Trier during the Roman Empire as one of the four capital during the Tetrarchy period, and as a prominent city during the early days of the Holy Roman Empire in the Middle Ages.
Read more on WikipediaSelection Criteria
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Components(9 locations)
- •Cathedral367-008
- •Ampitheatre367-001
- •Igel Column367-004
- •Porta Nigra367-005
- •Barbara Baths367-003
- •Moselle Bridge367-002
- •Imperial Baths367-006
- •Aula Palatina (Basilica)367-007
- •Church of Our Lady (Liebfrauenkirche)367-009
Details
- Countries
- Germany
- ISO Codes
- DE
- Area
- 7.3 ha
- Coordinates
- 49.7500, 6.6333
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