Trier Amphitheatre, Trier
The Roman Amphitheatre in Trier lies on a hill slope east of the city, outside the medieval city wall.
The Roman Amphitheatre in Trier lies on a hill slope east of the city, outside the medieval city wall. Built during the reign of Antonius Pius (138-161), the71 x 47½ metre arena had a seating capacity of 20,000. Below it is the cellar where gladiators and wild animals were kept before fights. Once a stone quarry in the Middle Ages, it is used for concerts today as it offers good acoustics. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St. Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier.
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Trier Amphitheatre and Nearby Sights on Map
Rheinisches Landesmuseum
The Rheinisches Landesmuseum is the largest museum in Trier, providing a comprehensive view of civilization, economy, religion, and art from prehistory to the Baroque, with a focus on the Roman era
Roman Imperial Baths
The Roman Imperial Baths in Trier, called Kaiserthermen locally, date back to the reign of Constantine in the 4th century AD
Trier Palastgarten
Surrounding the stately Electoral Palace in Trier are the Baroque Palace Gardens, beautifully landscaped with manicured hedges and the Ferdinand-Tietz Fountain
Konstantin-Basilika
The Basilica of Constantine or Aula Palatina is a 4th century Roman basilica built by Emperor Constantine as a throne room
Trier Saint Peter's Cathedral
The High Cathedral of Saint Peter in Trier is the oldest cathedral in Germany, dating back to the 4th century AD when it was built by Bishop Maximin after Christianity was legitimized by Emperor Constantine
Church of St. Gangolf
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Liebfrauenkirche
The Liebfrauenkirche or Church of Our Lady in Trier is one of the oldest Gothic churches in Germany, dating back to the 13th century
Palais Walderdorff
St Paulinus Church
Dedicated to St Paulinus, this Baroque 18th century church in Trier was built on the site of a 4th century church were the saint's body was interred
Dreikönigenhaus
The Dreikonigenhaus is a 13th century house with Romanesque and Gothic features, built before the medieval city walls were erected to protect Trier citizens