"Germany's oldest city" Trier by Beckhanne

Trier Travel Guide: 677 reviews and 1,324 photos

Trier is situated on the western bank, in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate near the border with Luxemburg. It was founded by the Romans in 16 BC under the reign of Ceasar.

This once Roman city has kept many monuments of that period, the most famous being the Porta Nigra, which is the best preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps but there are also an amphitheatre, ruins of baths and a basilica. With all that, it's needless to say that the architecture is very rich because different styles are to be found through the city.

Trier is also famous for being the city where the philosopher Karl Marx was born; you can besides visit his birth place and the museum calles Museum Karl Marx House.

Last visit to Trier: Dec 2007
Intro Updated Apr 22, 2011
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Museum Karl Marx House Things to Do (4)

So this is where the famous german philosopher was born. The house was built in 1727 in typical Trier baroque style. You... more travel advice

Above the door of the Liebfrauen church - Trier

Liebfrauen church Things to Do (4)

The Liebfrauen church, or Notre Dame, was built during the 13th century, between 1212 and 1242 in early gothic style.... more travel advice

Simeon Straße Things to Do (4)

This is the pedestrian street in Trier which begins at the Porta Nigra and that goes to the "Grote Markt". I love the... more travel advice

Porta Nigra Things to Do (4)

Of course unmissable when you're in Trier, the Porta Nigra is situated at the entrance of the old town. It was built... more travel advice

Comments (2)

rexvaughan Apr 15, 2011 at 11:10 AM Report Abuse

Nice info about this old city. Makes me want to visit. I also did not know it is Marx's birthplace.
littlesam1 Nov 10, 2006 at 7:05 PM Report Abuse

Fascinating history info. I had no idea where Karl Marx was from until I read your page.