I was in Trier to visit a big special exhibition at the Rheinisches Landesmuseum about the End of the Roman Empire. The Rheinisches Landesmuseum is one of the largest archaeological museums in Germany and houses one of the best German collections of Roman antiquities. One of the hightlights of the museum's collection is the Neumagen Wine Ship.
Another part of the special exhibition was shown at the Cathedral Museum.
A third part was shown at the Town Museum in the Simeonstift.
The Porta Nigra was built in 170 as city gate for the Roman city of Augusta Treverorum. Today it is still well-preserved and is the largest Roman city gate north of the Alps. In 2017 it was shown on a German 2€ coin. As one of the Roman Monuments in Trier it is since 1986 on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The Basilica of Constantine was built at the beginning of the 4th century as Roman palace basilica for Constantine the Great. It was damaged during World War II, but was later restored. As one of the Roman Monuments in Trier it is since 1986 on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The Trier Imperial Baths belong to the largest Roman baths north of the Alps. Since 1986 are the Imperial Baths together with other Roman Monuments, the Cathedral of St. Peter and with the Church of Our Lady on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Another big Roman monument in Trier are the Forum Baths. These were discovered in 1987 and are thus not included in the UNESCO site.
The Trier Amphitheater was built in the 2nd century and back then it could accommodate around 20000 spectators. As one of the Roman Monuments in Trier it is since 1986 on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The City Library houses some Medieval manuscripts. Some of them are even part of the UNESCO Memory of the World Programme.
Karl Marx is one of the most famous sons of Trier. The house in which he was born is now used as a museum.
For the 200th birthday of Karl Marx in 2018 the People's Republic of China donated a huge monument to the city of Trier.
Some traffic lights in Trier even use a small image of Marx instead of the usual figures.
The Electoral Palace in Trier was the residence of the Archbishops and Electors of Trier from the 16th century until the late 18th century.
The Trier Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral. It is the oldest cathedral in Germany and the largest religious structure in Trier, notable for its long life span and grand design. The central part of the nave was built of Roman brick in the early fourth century, resulting in a cathedral that was added onto gradually in different eras. The imposing Romanesque westwork, with four towers and an additional apse, has been copied repeatedly. In 1986 the church was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as part of the Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St. Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier.
The Liebfrauenkirche in Trier is the earliest church built in French High Gothic style outside France.
Saint Matthias' Abbey is a Benedictine monastery. The abbey church, a Romanesque basilica, is a renowned place of pilgrimage because of the tomb of Saint Matthias the Apostle, after whom the abbey is named, located here since the 12th century, and the only burial of an apostle in Germany and north of the Alps. The abbey was originally named after Saint Eucharius, first Bishop of Trier, whose tomb is in the crypt. The church has been given the status of a minor basilica.
These two cards show the Marketplace.
This is the Turm Luxemburg on the Petrisberg.
The last card from Trier shows some Roman monuments in the region.
As part of my trip I also spent a day in Luxembourg City, which is just a just ride by car or train away from Trier. This card shows the Central Station of Luxembourg City.
The Monument of Remembrance, usually known by the nickname of the Gëlle Fra (Luxembourgish for 'Golden Lady'), is a war memorial in Luxembourg City. It is dedicated to the thousands of Luxembourgers who volunteered for service in the armed forces of the Allied Powers during both World Wars and the Korean War. It was erected in 1923.
The Adolphe Bridge has become an unofficial national symbol of sorts, representing Luxembourg's independence, and has become one of Luxembourg City's main tourist attractions.
The casemates are a reminder of Luxembourg's past as important fortress city.
Notre-Dame Cathedral is the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Luxembourg City. It was originally a Jesuit church, and its cornerstone was laid in 1613. It is the only cathedral in Luxembourg. The church is a noteworthy example of late gothic architecture; however, it also has many Renaissance elements and adornments.
Kirchberg is a quarter in the north-eastern part of Luxembourg City and is the predominant location of the European Union institutions and bodies based within Luxembourg.
The Grand Ducal Palace is a palace in Luxembourg City. It is the official residence of the grand duke of Luxembourg, and where he performs most of his duties as head of state of the grand duchy.
The National Museum of History and Art, abbreviated to MNHA, is a museum located in Luxembourg City. It is dedicated to displaying artworks and artefacts from all epochs of Luxembourg history.
This card shows an exterior view of the museum in the upper right corner.
On this card you can see some more of Luxembourg City's many monuments.
The Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial is a Second World War American military war grave cemetery and was dedicated in 1960.
Vianden is a commune in north-eastern Luxembourg on the Our river, near the border between Luxembourg and Germany. It is known for the Vianden Castle.
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