Liebfrauenkirche, Trier
The Liebfrauenkirche or Church of Our Lady in Trier is one of the oldest Gothic churches in Germany, dating back to the 13th century.
The Liebfrauenkirche or Church of Our Lady in Trier is one of the oldest Gothic churches in Germany, dating back to the 13th century. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St. Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier.
It is laid out in a round Greek cruciform, with a central high altar surrounded by 4 portals and 8 altar niches, forming a 12 petal rose, a symbol of the Virgin Mary, the rosa mystica, and an allusion to the 12 tribes of Israel and the Twelve Apostles. The Apostles as well as the 12 articles of the Apostle's Creed are painted on the 12 supporting columns.
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About Liebfrauenkirche
Liebfrauenstraße 2, 54290 Trier, Germany
+49 651 170790
Liebfrauenkirche and Nearby Sights on Map
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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
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Dreikönigenhaus
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Judengasse
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Trier Toy Museum
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