Trier Kornmarkt Square, Trier
The Kornmarkt Square between Fleischstrasse and Johann-Philipp-Strasse is a charming open square, surrounded by beautiful buildings such as the Kasino Kornmarkt by Johann Georg Wolff, and Imperial Oberpostdirektion – the Rococo post office built in 1879-'82.
The Kornmarkt Square between Fleischstrasse and Johann-Philipp-Strasse is a charming open square, surrounded by beautiful buildings such as the Kasino Kornmarkt by Johann Georg Wolff, and Imperial Oberpostdirektion – the Rococo post office built in 1879-'82. Walk around the square to see the Rococo fountain Sankt Georgsbrunnen that honors Elector Franz Georg von Schönborn, with a staute of St. George slaying the dragon on top of the obelisk, with the corners of the basin depicting the 4 seasons. Look down Konstantinstrasse to get great views of Konstantin-Basilica in the distance.
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Trier Kornmarkt Square and Nearby Sights on Map
Trier Toy Museum
Dive into the world of German toys at the Trier Toy Museum, which displays a good collection of toys from the 18th century onwards
Hauptmarkt
Hauptmarkt is the historic heart of Trier, the main market square buzzing with numerous cafes and restaurants
Church of St. Gangolf
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Judengasse
Judengasse leads to the former medieval Jewish Quarter, where the Jewish community was based till they were persecuted for the plague in 1349 and banished from Trier in 1418
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
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
Karl Marx House
Built in 1727, the Karl Marx House on Brückenstrasse 10 is the birthplace of the father of modern socialism and communism
Palais Walderdorff
Konstantin-Basilika
The Basilica of Constantine or Aula Palatina is a 4th century Roman basilica built by Emperor Constantine as a throne room
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