Konstantin-Basilika, Trier
The Basilica of Constantine or Aula Palatina is a 4th century Roman basilica built by Emperor Constantine as a throne room.
The Basilica of Constantine or Aula Palatina is a 4th century Roman basilica built by Emperor Constantine as a throne room. The 67m x 27.5m x 33m hall is the largest extant single-room structure from antiquity, built at an impressive scale to signify the power of the emperor. It has been variously used – as a fortress in the Middle Ages because of its sturdy construction, as the Archbishop's residence in the 12th century, as part of the Electoral Palace in the 17th-18th century, and army barracks during the Napoleonic and Prussian era.
Today it is used as the Protestant Church of the Redeemer, and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St. Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier. The Roter Turm to the north of the basilica, which was the archive building of the Archbishop's administration, functions as the bell tower.
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About Konstantin-Basilika
Konstantinpl. 11, 54290 Trier, Germany
+49 651 99491200
Konstantin-Basilika and Nearby Sights on Map
Trier Palastgarten
Surrounding the stately Electoral Palace in Trier are the Baroque Palace Gardens, beautifully landscaped with manicured hedges and the Ferdinand-Tietz Fountain
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
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
Palais Walderdorff
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
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 Kornmarkt Square
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
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